by Paty | Apr 14, 2019 | Appalachian Trail, Trail Journals
My focus for April was all about trying to get myself into good shape. And although I’ve done quite a bit of hiking, my preparation this month wasn’t solely about my physical conditioning. I also spent a good deal of time working on my mental hang-ups too....
by Paty | Apr 12, 2019 | The South, US High Points
Order of Visit: High Point #9 Date Visited: April 10, 2019 Route Taken: Foothills Trail from Chimneytop Gap Trailhead – 5.4 miles roundtrip Type of Terrain: Moderate trail through light forests. The trail is well-marked and maintained, but it...
by Paty | Apr 3, 2019 | Appalachian Trail, Trail Journals
Spring flowers are starting to bloom, and so many of my fellow Class of 2019 AT thru-hikers are already on the trail. Part of me feels like I’m already behind. But as I watch all the videos on YouTube showing these hikers’ first few days or weeks on trail,...
by Paty | Mar 20, 2019 | The South, US High Points
Order of Visit: High Point #8 Date Visited: March 9, 2019 Route Taken: North Rim Trail and Signal Hill Trail to the summit; Mossback Ridge Trail and Greenfield Trail on the return to trailhead (5.5 miles roundtrip) Type of Terrain: Moderately easy...
by Paty | Mar 14, 2019 | The Great Outdoors, The South
Arkansas is not a place you’ll hear most people raving about. It’s not a beach destination. There’s no spectacular mountain ski resorts. Just mention an upcoming trip to the Ozarks, and some people instinctively cringe. I was no exception to this...
