I thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail earlier this year (2016). My dad thru-hiked back before it was really even much of a thing, in 1978. Obviously, a lot has changed about the trail in 40 years, but just how much? While we were on a little hiking trip on the AT in Georgia this holiday season,... Continue Reading →
While on a walk in downtown Seattle, I saw a cart that said, in bright red decal letters, "equal and unconditional love for all our fellow creatures" and "I am walking across the world. I do not have any money and do not want any. I just need food and water." I wondered whose it... Continue Reading →
I just went snowshoeing this weekend, and after seeing this article about the practical benefits of snowshoeing, I thought I'd add my own, less objective reasons to snowshoe. I think it's one of the most underrated activities out there, maybe because it seems like hard work (which it is, but it's fun work!) It's cheap... Continue Reading →
This is the last part of a series that starts here. Also, since I am still so new at this, please comment anything you like/dislike about this series and anything else! 🙂 This is the day where I learned a lot about the difficulties of this kind of trip. It started off promising, with a... Continue Reading →
This is part 3 of this little adventure story. Part 1 is here. The next day, I woke up after a necessary and refreshing 10 hours of sleep. I never set an alarm because I could really only walk around 15 miles today given the available places to stay. I ate an entire bag of... Continue Reading →
You don't have to be a thru-hiker to notice some surprising physical and psychological benefits of walking. Some of the most magical effects of traveling on your own power include: You sleep better. One of my friends on the Appalachian Trail once said, "My favorite part of the day is when I get in my sleeping... Continue Reading →
This is part 2 of this little story. For part 1, click here. The first day, google maps estimated I would walk 25 miles to get to my first Airbnb host. I was still thinking in hiking terms, so I started at 6AM thinking there was no way I'd finish before dark. It was strange... Continue Reading →
I love walking. I think it is the most underrated form of transportation. Of course I love hiking, but it doesn't have to be a predetermined trail or instagram-worthy trip to merit a walk. Whenever possible, I walk to where I am going, even if it involves carrying groceries two miles or walking 3 hours to... Continue Reading →
