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
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
And So It Ends, with an Unwelcome Injury
And so it ends. Ive pulled the plug on my 2018 thru-hike attempt. I had some knee issues develop over the last few weeks that eventually worsened to
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
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,
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
Walking with History: Revisiting Earl Shaffers 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
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
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
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
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