As part of my 52 Hike Challenge Adventure Series, I have to do two reflection hikes. I should have done the first one some time ago, but better now than never. While deciding where to hike on Monday, I was browsing the All Trails app to see if I could find a short hike that... Continue Reading →
This past weekend my mom and little brother, accompanied by the closest person to a grandpa I have these days, came to visit me in Franklin! It was one of the few and far between weekends I happened to be "home" this summer, so they took the opportunity to drive up 6 hours from my... Continue Reading →
I was somewhere in New England last year hiking the Appalachian Trail when some kind soul turned me on to podcasts. How had I managed to go my ENTIRE adult life without knowing about these little gems? Don't get me wrong, I love some good upbeat music for driving down the highway or pounding out... Continue Reading →
I promise I'm trying really hard to get better at blogging. You know, keeping you guys updated more frequently than every two months. Ooops. Honestly, it's because I don't really feel like the day to day stuff is very interesting so why bother writing about it? In reality I've been crazy busy and just haven't made... Continue Reading →
Yesterday was my first day "home" in two weeks. By home, I mean Franklin and I'm using the term loosely at this point. Two weeks ago I headed south to my first home in Denton, GA where the Casita has been parked since I bought her. My dad has been doing a little work on... Continue Reading →
When I set out to hike the Appalachian Trail two years ago, I thought the experience may help me find some clarity and direction. After all, what else do you have to thinking about while walking for 10-12 hours a day besides life? Well, after the first failed thru-hike attempt I thought I'd found some clarity. I... Continue Reading →
This article was originally written for thetrek.co and published HERE. Ok, I know what you are wondering. What the heck is a pee rag?? Actually, if you've spent any time at all on a long trail you've probably heard of them, and you've likely seen them hanging off the pack of the badass lady hiker... Continue Reading →
Siler Bald, one of North Carolina's famous bald mountains, is accessible via two different routes on the Appalachian Trail. The easiest access, starting at Winding Stair Gap on Highway 64 east of Franklin, NC, is the longest trek at 4.6 miles one way to the summit. For a shorter walk, and my preferred method of... Continue Reading →
THIS ARTICLE WAS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED AS A FEATURED POST ON THETREK.CO ON FEBRUARY 27, 2017. SEE ORIGINAL ARTICLE HERE. There’s nothing quite like heading into the great outdoors with my best friends. Those best friends happen to have four legs and waggy tails, and while I wish they could accompany me everywhere, that isn’t always the... Continue Reading →
As you may know, I recently purchased a '91 Casita. I had a lot of initial anxiety about purchasing such an old camper, fearing a lot of things might start to go wrong. Well, things could still go wrong but I've realized these little campers are really well made and for a camper that's nearly... Continue Reading →
Still She Roams 