I really said I wasn't coming back to North Carolina this month, but here I am in North Carolina. I have an appointment to get my locks tidied-up in Knoxville on Sunday, so I was already going to have to be most of the way here. Additionally, I found out during my last visit that... Continue Reading →
The first 3 days of a 6 day adventure in New River Gorge National Park
Hiking the Ansted Rail Trail to Mill Creek Falls, with a couple of other misadventures thrown in.
What happens when you decide to say Yes to adventure, instead of sticking with your routine or plans?
How I traveled around Colorado without a car for two weeks on less than $150.
"How do you take so much time off to hike," I hear often when I tell anyone about my past experiences or future plans. Sometimes it's laced with judgment and comes off snide. Other times, it is sincere - this person wants to know how I do it so they can do it, too.... Continue Reading →
"Why is this so difficult?" I think to myself as I pull into yet another sub-division, with my camper in tow, to try and turn around. I've been driving around in circles for over an hour, wasting gas, getting more and more frustrated by the minute. I'm trying to find Camping World, which supposedly has... Continue Reading →
Driving home from spending eight beautiful days in Colorado, I watched in new wonder as the foothills around me turned to mountains. The Rocky Mountains were incredible to behold: big, rugged, cold, wild. The Appalachians, however, are old, weathered, and wise. Something about the big mountains of Colorado felt familiar. Maybe it's because they tell... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
Still She Roams 