Compton Peak, located in the north district of Shenandoah National Park, is a moderate, 2.4 mile out and back hike that boasts both summit views and unique geological formations

During the 2020 Covid months, I hiked close to home, combining 2 trails for a 300 mile trek. The experience gave me an appreciation of our forests, waterways, towns, and history.

Hitchhiking, picking up strangers and making new friends. It is all part of the Appalachian Trail backpacking experience!

What is in a trail name? A story! And a connection to a family of long distance hikers.

Despite detailed planning, adventures sometimes go awry. It is those experiences that make the funniest and most memorable trail stories!

The Sunset Rocks – PA Appalachian Trail 8.2 mile loop in Michaux State Forest includes some rocky terrian, a view, boulders for climbing, the AT half point and Toms Run creek.

To prevent the loss of our hiking fitness levels in 2018, we committed to completing 1 hike per week and registered for the 52 hike challenge.

A New Year’s Day hike after sunset was a peaceful way to kick off 2019.