Appalachian Trail

Not every day on the Appalachian Trail involves hiking. Sometimes the most memorable moments happen during the pauses. After completing our Blood Mountain and Unicoi Gap sections, Jerry and I…

One of the most anticipated sections of our Appalachian Trail journey was finally here—Blood Mountain. On May 27, Jerry and I set out from Woody Gap to hike the 10.8-mile…

Snow, Surprises, and Lessons on the Trail We decided to return to Bristol, Tennessee in March, thinking statistically the weather would be on our side. While snow was possible, it…

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…