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 →
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 →
A hiker's guide to what not to do when staying at a hiker hostel.
An overview of my year completing the 52 Hike Challenge, including plans for next year's challenge!
Today Shooter and I headed up Wayah Road, in Macon County, NC, for the first time since wildfires devastated the area about a month ago. It was surreal driving up and seeing charred trees and earth on one side of the road, while houses stood untouched on the other. What comes to mind is the... Continue Reading →
I had the morning off yesterday, and decided to go for a hike. If you've been following me, you know I've been doing the "52 Hike Challenge" since January of this year. I try really hard to do a new trail each time. As I was searching for a hiking option, I came across the... Continue Reading →
Still She Roams 