Girl 25, (Spirit) backpacker - 28 countries, usually broke, retired basketball player, pretty lost. SOBO attempt July 1st. Hiking the trail is probably easier than the decision to get a job. Be part of my Maine to Georgia struggles and triumphs!
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The Maryland Challenge – It’s Type 2 Fun
Maryland (Sept. 12 - 13) 14 hours, 38 minutes The following will describe my experience as well as provide an additional five tips that may aid
Highs and Lows of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania (Aug. 30 - Sept. 12) 229 miles, 13 days This was a hard state to compress into a length that would keep even my own attention span,
There’s More to New Jersey Than Jersey Shore
New Jersey (Aug. 27 - 30) 72 miles, four days Aside from a boat tour around the Statue of Liberty, never had I ever crossed into New Jersey. I'd
When a Thru-Hiker Meets a Hurricane
As I was on trail for a consecutive 74 days, it's been hard coming to terms with getting off trail. I was with Dreamer and Sun Chaser when we got
New York – A Walk in Central Park
New York (Aug. 22 - 27) 90 miles, six days Civilization everywhere! I felt like a tourist, not just walking from Maine to Georgia, but walking
Connecticut: Short and Sweet
Connecticut (Aug. 20 - 22) Three days, 52 miles I had a bug stuck in my eyeball for half of Connecticut, so for that I am thankful it was not a
Massachusetts – My State of Luxury
Massachusetts (Aug. 13-20) Eight days, 90 miles After doing so many miles in Vermont, I really slacked off. The people there were wonderful
Vermont: It’s Not All Downhill from Here
Vermont (Aug. 4-12) Nine days, 150 miles Vermont, also referred to as Vermud, is an extremely accurate nickname. I was in denial at first,
New Hampshire, in All Its Glory
My last post was quite some time ago, but I've been busy walking, and walking, and walking some more. I'm currently sitting at mile 669, but before I
Welcome to My Daily Life as a Thru-Hiker
Today is day 35. It's been a long, hard journey of figuring out the hiker life and all that it entails. Four showers, three loads of laundry, and an