by Jessica | Sep 1, 2015 | Appalachian Trail Journey Blog
Upon arriving at Grand Central Station, I felt like I had entered a new world. The hurried rush of the crowd was apparent. New scents flooded my nose and noise was everywhere. Immediate over stimulation. But, it was exciting. Something new and very different! Rebel...
by Jessica | Aug 28, 2015 | Appalachian Trail Journey Blog
I knew nightfall was only a couple hours away after I crossed the state line into New York. I had told myself that I was not going to let bears scare me out of night hiking anymore. I mean, surely the bears knew that they were supposed to stay within the New Jersey...
by Jessica | Aug 22, 2015 | Appalachian Trail Journey Blog
I was not looking forward to leaving Gyp’s Tavern because nightfall had already come. I had seen multiple bears during my time in New Jersey, and the idea of stumbling upon one of them in the dark didn’t seem like a memory I wanted to make. But, onward I...
by Jessica | Aug 14, 2015 | Appalachian Trail Journey Blog
After I returned the rental car, Rebel Yell’s daddy dropped me off at the trail in Port Clinton, PA. I can’t thank his family enough for their hospitality while I was in the area. They are truly selfless in many ways! In fact, Mr. Yell had been waiting to...
by Jessica | Jul 27, 2015 | Appalachian Trail Journey Blog
On the morning of Thursday, July 9th, I woke up in Mohrsville, PA. Rebel Yell’s family had allowed him to invite all of his new hiker friends to stay for the weekend. They were unbelievably hospitable and went out of their way to make us feel right at home....
by Jessica | Jul 27, 2015 | Appalachian Trail Journey Blog
I was dropped off at Caledonia State Park on the afternoon of July 5th, after experiencing an awesome Independence Day at our capital. Feeling somewhat lazy, I decided to hike just 2.2 miles to the first shelter, Quarry Gap, to set up camp. The next day, I...
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