by Jessica | May 19, 2015 | Appalachian Trail Journey Blog
“The Family” hiked together (for the most part) from Hot Springs, NC to Erwin, TN. We completed the 70 mile stretch together in about 5 days. On April 30th, we dominated mile 300! It was rainy on and off that day, but beautiful...
by Jessica | May 9, 2015 | Appalachian Trail Journey Blog
The morning I left Davenport Gap Shelter and crossed the northern boundary of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park it was somewhat foggy and lightly sprinkling. The shelter itself was somewhat intimidating as it was caged in, I assume due to bear activity. I hiked...
by Jessica | May 4, 2015 | Appalachian Trail Journey Blog
Hey everyone! Thanks for checking back in. I have finally found a decent wifi connection to make another update. On April 18th, after the amazing hospitality (including a hardy breakfast) of Coleen and Bill, leaving Fontana Dam to head back into the woods was...
by Jessica | Apr 18, 2015 | Appalachian Trail Journey Blog
Day 20 of hiking has been a success! Tonight I am updating from the Fontana Dam area while laying in the first real bed I’ve slept in since three weeks ago. To date, I’ve completed about 165 miles of the Appalachian Trail. It’s kind of surreal...
by Jessica | Apr 11, 2015 | Appalachian Trail Journey Blog
Finally! I’m in a town with some hot coffee, good draft beer and decent wifi. So, a few exciting things have happened this week–1)I experienced my first hitch hiking adventure in Hiawassee (sorry, Mom). April 6th, I stayed at the Top of Georgia...
by Jessica | Apr 7, 2015 | Appalachian Trail Journey Blog
Hey there! I’m finally getting enough wifi signal to give y’all a quick update about life on the Appalachain Trail. This first week has brought on many surprises and has been an amazing experience. I’d like to share a list of things I’ve...
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