United StatesMissouriJackson CountyWestportMurray Davis Park39°3’13” N 94°35’26” W
April 5 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
Leaving Seattle for an adventure of a lifetime — first stop, Carbondale, Illinois, to experience the total eclipse with my dearest, long-time friends from college and the Anchorage Times.
United StatesIllinoisMurphysboro TownshipMount Carbon37°44’30” N 89°18’21” W April 8 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
A beautiful gathering of dear friends from college and my time at the Anchorage Times. We were at Mark Dolan’s house in Carbondale, Illinois, where he retired from teaching at the university. TheRead more
United StatesIowaCalmar TownshipSpillville43°11’6” N 91°57’48” W April 9 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 55 °F
United StatesWest VirginiaJefferson CountyLower TownMarmion Tenant Houses39°19’28” N 77°43’53” W April 13 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
Tomorrow, my sister, Aimee, and I are starting north on the Appalachian Trail in Harpers Ferry, West Va. I came in via Amtrak from Iowa and we’ve been relaxing / preparing in the beautiful town ofRead more
United StatesWest VirginiaJefferson CountyLower TownFrederick A. Roeder Store39°19’27” N 77°43’52” W April 15 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 57 °F
Our first day on the trail had several variations— super flat on the C&O bike trail then uphill to cliffs; both sunny and blue skies and thunder and lightening. Luckily we were at the luxury EdRead more
United StatesMarylandWashington CountyPark HallLambs Knoll39°26’49” N 77°37’48” W April 16 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
A mistake in planning turned into an unexpected night at backpacker paradise with clean water, free hot showers, trash cans and pizza. It was a beautiful day; Aimee spotted a lady slipper orchid and aRead more
United StatesMarylandWashington CountyBagtownBlack Rock39°34’25” N 77°35’23” W April 17 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
Another beautiful day on the AT. The trail continues to be varied — today, we had sun and rain (more expected tonight while we sleep); walked through woods with wildflowers and birds and took aRead more
United StatesMarylandWashington CountyEdgemontRaven Rock39°40’19” N 77°31’29” W April 17 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
United StatesMarylandWashington CountyPen Mar Park39°43’2” N 77°30’32” W April 19 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 46 °F
A shorter day to rest overnight at an amazing hostel with the fun group of hikers we’ve been with since day 1. We are just feet away from the Mason Dixon line, entering Pennsylvania tomorrowRead more
United StatesPennsylvaniaQuincy TownshipOld ForgeTumbling Run39°48’18” N 77°28’41” W April 20 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
Aimee and I have stayed 4 of our 6 nights at shelter areas. Some are right on the trail; others are some ways up or down a hill from the trail which is hard at the end of a day. Today we are atRead more
