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Appalachian Trail Bat Attack

Appalachian Trail Bat Attack

Starting a second thru hike comes with a lot of expectations. You expect some things to be the same as the first and others to be different. You expect the...

May 27, 2024 : Pyro
The Weirdest Animal Story Ever!!

The Weirdest Animal Story Ever!!

I have had a lot of weird run-ins with wild animals during my hiking trips. Many just in the last year. As many weird stories as I could tell you,...

Jun 27, 2023 : Fortune
Cue Vanessa Carlton – 1000 Miles and Harper’s Ferry

Cue Vanessa Carlton – 1000 Miles and Harper’s Ferry

Dear Diary,  I may have gone a little mad from the Rollercoaster. Who thought that was a good idea?  The black dot is a bear. I was FAR away. "Pink...

Jul 14, 2017 : Jeremy Gottschalk
What’s In a Name? (Part 2) How They Earned Their Trail Names

What’s In a Name? (Part 2) How They Earned Their Trail Names

  Hi, everyone. Due to the outpouring of new stories and feedback from the community, I have gone ahead and included as many more fun and interesting trail name stories in...

Mar 23, 2017 : Jeremy Gottschalk
What’s in a Name? How They Earned Their Trail Names

What’s in a Name? How They Earned Their Trail Names

Stalker Deer, Wrong Ways, and Laundry : Trail Hikers Share Stories On How They Got Their Trail Names.

Mar 20, 2017 : Jeremy Gottschalk