Appalachian Trail Section Hikes

<<<See Part 1 of this Section Hike In the morning, Denita and I were a bit sore.  The temperature had dropped during the night, and the sky was overcast.  We cleared up camp, ate a light breakfast, and went to refill our packs.  We still made it out of camp …

On the trail, my wife and I work as a team.  We know many others are mindful of us, too.  In return we look for small ways to help the hikers we meet.  It’s a way to reconnect with nature and humanity at the basic level. Read about our Appalachian Trail sectionhike from Rock Gap to the Nantahala Outdoor Center, NC.

Nature therapy -- that is what backpacking is for me and my wife.  The quiet time in nature, the conversations without interruption, and the physical challenge of completing a goal, all make hiking our get-away trip of choice. 

Nature therapy — that is what backpacking is for me and my wife.  The quiet time in nature, the conversations without interruption, and the physical challenge of completing a goal, all make hiking our get-away trip of choice.  After Thanksgiving’s family crowd and stuffing our faces, we were ready to …

  Hornets, Snakes and Bears, Oh My!     Life with a wife and three daughters is already an adventure.  Taking them all hiking on the Appalachian Trail is a grand feat in and of itself.  Surprisingly, they didn’t complain very much.  Instead, there was a good amount of laughter, …

  I have hiked many trails over the years, but never the Appalachian Trail (AT).  Recently, my wife and I decided to start hiking the Appalachian Trail, one section at a time.  We planned our first hike over a few months and convinced my parents to keep our three girls …

Thinking of hiking the almost 2,200 miles of the Appalachian Trail (AT) can be daunting, even to the most avid and experienced hiker.  Such a hike takes months or maybe even years of preparation.  Not only does one have to prepare for completing the hike itself, but also has to …