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<<<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.

Some of the most frequent questions we have been asked about our Appalachian Trail section hikes are what we do with our vehicle during our hikes and where we park. In this post, we discuss the best ways to keep your vehicle safe and get from one trailhead to the other.

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 …

If you are planning a hike on the Appalachian Trail, the Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers’ Companion is a must-have.  When preparing for your hike, you need to have an idea about the mileage you plan to hike each day, the campsites you will use, your resupply locations, and much more.  Included …

    If you are planning a hike on the Appalachian Trail as a section-hiker or thru-hiker, a certain amount of pre-planning is required.  Not only do you need to know what food you will need or what gear to pack or leave behind, but also the mileage you plan …

  Amicalola Falls In May of 2017, my wife Denita and I started our first section hike of the Appalachian Trail.  We decided to hike the approach trail starting at Amicalola Falls State Park.  At the time, we talked about how much we wanted to bring the kids back with …

  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 …