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Cup of Coffee in West Virginia
We wake up in Maryland, walk through West Virginia and go to sleep in Virginia.
Appalachian Trail State Profile: West Virginia
Of the 14 Appalachian Trail states, West Virginia is the shortest by far. Considering that there are only four (!!) miles of trail through the entire state, there's an incredible...
West Virginia and Other Things
West Virginia (Sept. 13 - Sept. 21) Four miles, eight days I know what you may be thinking. It took you eight days to walk four miles, what are you...
West Virginia & Maryland: Must-See Day Hikes on the AT
With only 17.5 miles of the AT in West Virginia and 40 miles in Maryland, these two states are known for being the smallest on the trail. Their small size...
Running from the High Ground and 4(ish) Faces of Nature: Days 31-38 on the Appalachian Trail
Electricity bounced off the rocky knob 200 yards away to my left and a cannon shot reverberated through my chest. The rhododendrons were lit in a blinding violet light and...
Highs and Lows in Northern Virginia
We got hit with a case of the Virginia Blues, but with persistence and patience the trail provided us with exactly what we needed.
Evolution of a Section Hiker
“I'm taking a walk. I'm going outside.” Taking A Walk, John Prine The Appalachian Trail is about 2,200 miles and it supposedly takes ~5,000,000 steps to completely hike the Appalachian...
When the Homesickness Hits: Days 56–59
As the trees enveloped me, I thought about how these mountains are older than the rings of Saturn, older than bones, older than the very trees that give “the green...
What is Working So Far
I’m starting a long five day break from the trail. I feel both good and bad about doing it. Of course, having time to spend with my family will be...
Shin Splints – Days 16 thru 20
So I got pink eye (and recovered), now my ankle and shin hurt, but this trip continues to be amazing. I am constantly reminded of how small I am and...