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My Goal is to be Goalless
Therapy made me realize something I was headed for the same thing on my thru-hike attempt of the PCT that I've been trying to stray away from. Goals. It's not...
My Name’s 301, a Hiker and Trail Angel
As I traveled on the Appalachian Trail in 2021, I had no idea what was in store for me. My name is 301 (three oh one) I’m a hiker, and...
Mighty Massachusetts – Cradle of American Democracy
Talk about making an entrance. Massachusetts hits you like the opening power riff of a song like Steppenwolf's Magic Carpet Ride. You down climb (as opposed to hike down)...
21 Fascinating Appalachian Trail Facts
How well do you know the Appalachian Trail? You thru-hikers in the crowd probably think you know the AT like the back of your dirty, mud-stained hands. After taking those...
History of the Great Divide Trail
The First Nations have called this part of Western Canada home for more than 10,000 years, developing a rich and varied culture throughout the region. Today, the Great Divide Trail...
How I Went From Hating To Loving Hiking
My mom planted the seed, New Zealand made it grow and the Camino actually made it blossom: how my love for hiking has developed over time!
Great Walks in History
The average day of marching for a civil war soldier was 10-15 miles. And when they got to town, there was no resupply. There was no hot shower, other than...
The History of Shenandoah National Park
During the 1920s, the National Park Service was on a campaign to create parks near the population hubs on the east coast. Great Smoky Mountains National Park was one such...
7 Women Who Made History on the Appalachian Trail
Let's give some recognition to the women - both historic and modern - who turned their backs to the naysayers, put on their best hiking shoes, and climbed over 2,000...
The History of Mount Washington
How did a mountain with the worst weather in the world come to be such a tourist destination? Why did this happen? To answer your questions, and more, let’s dive...