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Michelle Strong

My name is Michelle. I started my journey as a section hiker in June 2015. It changed my world. I came home, sold all my belongings and decided to live a different type of life. An authentic life. I am moving to Belize in October and will live on the island of Caye Caulker until April 2016 when I plan on getting back on the Appalachian trail for my thru-hike!

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Leisure

Leisure

Leisure. That’s the trail name that I gave Wes. What does it mean? Dictionary.com defines Leisure as “freedom from the demands or work or duty” and

Sep 4, 2015 : Michelle Strong
The Trail Gives Us Direction

The Trail Gives Us Direction

There is one thing that the trail provides - direction. You always know you are on the right path. You may side track once-in-a-while and "blue"

Aug 26, 2015 : Michelle Strong
Why Do The Woods Change Us So Deeply?

Why Do The Woods Change Us So Deeply?

I recently wrote a blog about how the Appalachian Trail changed my life (you can read it HERE!). The response to this blog was unbelievable. I

Aug 13, 2015 : Michelle Strong
The Appalachian Trail Left Me Jobless and Homeless

The Appalachian Trail Left Me Jobless and Homeless

What happens when the Appalachian Trial changes your entire existence? This is my story about how the trail left me jobless and homeless.

Aug 5, 2015 : Michelle Strong