Danny Strayer

Danny “Crazy Horse” Strayer: I grew up in Michigan before working as a civil engineer in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. After five years of the office life, I’d had enough, quit my job, and began a life of travel. From road trips across America to hiking South African mountains or the Bavarian Alps, I’m always down for adventure. I blog about my travels at www.astraylife.com and am currently hiking the Appalachian Trail.

Posts

The Ups and Downs of Vermont

The Ups and Downs of Vermont

The ups and downs of Vermont tested my emotional and physical prowess as I hiked through the Green Mountains.

Sep 16, 2018 : Danny Strayer
The Trail Is Filled with New England Surprises

The Trail Is Filled with New England Surprises

Having never been to New England before, my hike through Connecticut and Massachusetts were full of surprises.

Aug 29, 2018 : Danny Strayer
Taking a Bite Out of the Big Apple

Taking a Bite Out of the Big Apple

With the Garden State behind me, I hiked into New York and made a side trip to the Big Apple.

Aug 24, 2018 : Danny Strayer
New Jersey, You Were Filled with Surprises

New Jersey, You Were Filled with Surprises

After a rough and wet time in Pennsylvania, New Jersey earned its title as the garden state and won me over.

Aug 16, 2018 : Danny Strayer
Hating and Loving Pennsylvania

Hating and Loving Pennsylvania

It’s a love hate relationship hiking through Pennsylvania

Jun 14, 2018 : Danny Strayer
Halfway There: Tips I’ve Learned So Far

Halfway There: Tips I’ve Learned So Far

Halfway to Maine, here’s my advice to current and future hikers.

May 31, 2018 : Danny Strayer
Eating Away the Virginia Blues

Eating Away the Virginia Blues

Let me take you on a culinary journey as I hike through Virginia.

May 7, 2018 : Danny Strayer
A Novice Emerges Trail Hardened after Snows in Smokies

A Novice Emerges Trail Hardened after Snows in Smokies

I’m a little late on the blog scene here at The Trek as I’m nearing 1,000 miles. So let me get you caught up on the last 900 miles as I hike NOBO.

Apr 29, 2018 : Danny Strayer
From Never Backpacking to Springer in Two Months

From Never Backpacking to Springer in Two Months

From having never backpacked in my life to Springer Mountain, this is the story of how I decided, planned, and hit the Appalachian Trail in two months.

Apr 24, 2018 : Danny Strayer