Summer Stretch on the AT
Returning to the AT, it took only a few days to realize that mid-July is not an ideal time to backpack the southern Appalachians.
Hanging out with the Trail Dames
A gathering of outdoor women that now occurs every other year, the Trail Dames Summit is a weekend of workshops and empowerment for embracing the outdoors.
Seneca Rocks
A mecca for Mid-Atlantic mountain climbers, Seneca Rocks is a showcase of extraordinary geologic wonders both above and below the earth's surface.
Backpacking Cumberland Island
Wander an offshore wilderness where wild horses roam: plan a backpacking trip to Cumberland Island, the southernmost of Georgia's famed Sea Islands.
72 Hours (or so) in Hot Springs
Invited to Hot Springs to hang out with hiker friends Chuck & Tigger, we headed back to this pleasant AT community for the second time this year.
Hiking Michigan's Upper Pensinsula
Upper Michigan provides an outstanding number of hiking trails to roam. The terrain is similar to Florida other than steep climbs along escarpments along the Great Lakes.
Kayaking the French Broad River
For hours of whitewater fun in the mountains of North Carolina, head for the French Broad River on a trip with the Nantahala Outdoor Center, paddling to Hot Springs.
Hocking Hills: Full of Hikers
Full of geologic wonders that you wouldn't expect to find in Ohio, Hocking Hills State Park is a big draw for hikers, worth the trip to get there.
Bearfence Mountain
Bearfence Mountain was the first challenge I met while hiking the Appalachian Trail. I hung this photo up at work to keep my dream of thru-hiking the AT alive.
Where Gnomes Roam
When you’re out for a hike and you see a mushroom like this, you immediately think of gnomes. Especially when you're hiking through Germany's Black Forest.
