Trail Days will be next weekend, May 17-19. This will be my third year going, and let me say, I absolutely love Trail Days! Here’s why: The camaraderie. If you’re new to the trail...
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This month I’ve been experiencing a sense of nostalgia for the trail that is referred to as “Springer Fever. ” The 2013 thru-hikers have begun their journey, and I’m very sad...
I joined Hashbrown on her thru-hike for 2 weeks in July. I had never been hiking or met HB before, so I had no idea what to expect. She was probably the best partner I could have landed because she...
AT: an abbreviation for Appalachian Trail White-blaze: the six-inch by two-inch swatches of paint on trees and rocks that mark the trail. Blue-blaze: the side trails are usually marked by blue...
Hitch-hiking is a necessary part of the trail. You will need to go into towns to resupply on food. There are some towns that the trail runs right through; like Hot Springs, NC; Damascus, VA; Harpers...
