Hiker Historian (Trailname: “Double H”)

Hiker, Historian, and Writer. Looking forward to my 2018 Flip Flop Hike of the Appalachian Trail!

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Hiking with History on the Appalachian Trail: Civil War Corridor, Part 1

Hiking with History on the Appalachian Trail: Civil War Corridor, Part 1

“Any understanding of this nation has to be based, and I mean really based, on an understanding of the Civil War...  It was the crossroads of our

Aug 3, 2018 : Hiker Historian (Trailname: “Double H”)
And So It Ends, with an Unwelcome Injury

And So It Ends, with an Unwelcome Injury

And so it ends. I’ve pulled the plug on my 2018 thru-hike attempt. I had some knee issues develop over the last few weeks that eventually worsened to

May 31, 2018 : Hiker Historian (Trailname: “Double H”)
Weeks Five and Six: Boiling Springs to Palmerton

Weeks Five and Six: Boiling Springs to Palmerton

Check out my newest video. It is a short nine minutes that covers weeks five and six of my AT flip-flop thru-hike, including lots of rain, broken

May 28, 2018 : Hiker Historian (Trailname: “Double H”)
Hiking with History: Shenandoah National Park

Hiking with History: Shenandoah National Park

For many long-distance hikers, the value of Shenandoah National Park is usually measured in easy trail miles, beautiful views, plentiful black bears,

May 23, 2018 : Hiker Historian (Trailname: “Double H”)
Flip-Flop Thru-Hike: Harpers Ferry to Boiling Springs

Flip-Flop Thru-Hike: Harpers Ferry to Boiling Springs

My latest video is up. It is a quick, nine-minute look at weeks three and four of my flip-flop thru-hike from Harpers Ferry, W.V., to Boiling

May 11, 2018 : Hiker Historian (Trailname: “Double H”)
Walking with History: Revisiting Earl Shaffer’s “Walking With Spring”

Walking with History: Revisiting Earl Shaffer’s “Walking With Spring”

“Most people never in all their lives sleep under the open sky, and never realize what they are missing.” - Earl Shaffer I started my flip-flop hike

May 4, 2018 : Hiker Historian (Trailname: “Double H”)
AT Flip-Flop Thru-Hike 2018: Week Two (Video)

AT Flip-Flop Thru-Hike 2018: Week Two (Video)

Check out my newest video. A short 13-minute recap of week two of my AT flip-flop thru-hike, including finishing Shenandoah National Park, a zero day

May 3, 2018 : Hiker Historian (Trailname: “Double H”)
AT Flip-Flop Thru-Hike 2018: Week One (Video)

AT Flip-Flop Thru-Hike 2018: Week One (Video)

Check out my first video from the trail. It is a short ten minutes where I talk about my hikes and history concept, some of the crazy April weather

Apr 27, 2018 : Hiker Historian (Trailname: “Double H”)
AT Thru-Hike Gear Video (and I Get Photobombed by My Cat)

AT Thru-Hike Gear Video (and I Get Photobombed by My Cat)

I thought it might be useful to prepare a gear video for my upcoming AT thru-hike. Things have changed a bit since my earlier gear post based on some

Apr 13, 2018 : Hiker Historian (Trailname: “Double H”)
Bears, Bugs, Blisters, and Boredom: Common Concerns

Bears, Bugs, Blisters, and Boredom: Common Concerns

The Appalachian Trail is a very safe place. It is certainly less dangerous than most cities and you are probably safer walking along the Appalachian

Apr 6, 2018 : Hiker Historian (Trailname: “Double H”)