Damascus, Virginia is often called “Trail Town USA,” and for good reason. The Appalachian Trail runs straight through the heart of town, making it an ideal base for section hikes,…
I decided to day-hike the Appalachian Trail, taking small sections at a time. My husband Jerry agreed to join me. In previous blogs, we talked about the preparation. We decided…
In the first two blogs of this series, I talked about my decision to day-hike the Appalachian Trail. We talked about the history of the trail and different ways to…
I have always been a goal setter. I look for challenges- things to accomplish both physically and mentally. Once I turned 50, I struggled with my next goal. Working on…