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The Zen of Hostels, Hotels, and Homes and the Power of Protein Bars
Some of you may recall the 1974 book, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry Into Values, by Robert M. Pirsig. If not, the play on my title...
Complete List of Hostels on the Appalachian Trail
Hostels on the Appalachian Trail are part of what makes a thru-hike such a unique experience. Here, we've listed ~70 places to stay from Georgia to Maine, including a few that...
The Blizzard of ’16 and Hostel With No Name
I survived the Tennessee Blizzard of '16! When I reached the Roan highlands the second week of May, I was looking forward to the exceptional views that ended up being...
Acorns are Falling on my Head
10 Days of Rain The rain started as I descended into Damascus and I couldn't have been more happier about it. I've never been too concerned about the weather and...
The Mohawk!
The mohawk was inspired by necessity. It was my intention to have the mohawk before I left for the trail. It would have been a birthday gift to myself on...
Inside Look: The Greasy Creek Friendly
Today the Appalachian Trail is home to a plethora of hostels, but only home to one Friendly. For nearly 15 years the Greasy Creek Friendly has made it its mission...
11 Photos from Walasi-Yi’s AT 2015 Kickoff
Walasi-Yi celebrated this annual hiking season by having a thru-hiker kick-off this past weekend. Here are some photos from this most beautiful place in the
Inside Look: Roan Mountain Bed and Breakfast
The novelty that bolsters the Roan Mountain Bed and Breakfast’s atmosphere is family history. Owners Ann Morgan-Campbell and her brother Robert Morgan have spent the last 13 years creating a
Inside Look: Bob Peoples’ Kincora Hiking Hostel
Bob Peoples' Kincora Hiking Hostel experience is truly refreshing and a must for an Appalachian Trail through hiker seeking to get the most out of their journey. A portrait of...
Inside Look: Mountain Harbour Bed and Breakfast in Roan Mountain, TN
A cross-country road trip from Southern California began Mary and Terry Hill’s search for a unique and rural place to establish their business and new home. Their dream of owning...