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Crunch Time  I am one month away from starting my Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) thru-hike! I am planning to begin at the Mexican border on April 8th, but because I have big travel plans between now and...

I was exactly one year into my mini-retirement while driving up to Boston earlier this month. As I made my way up the coast, I reflected on the year’s adventures. The states I was passing through had become...

This article originally appeared on The Trek, which you can read here. As I prepare for my PCT thru-hike, I have been focusing on physical fitness. When I’m home in Virginia Beach, I’m in the gym every...

It’s been a month since I’ve returned from my Everglades adventure and I’m still reveling in the memories. It was one of the best experiences of my life.  Vast and untamed, the Everglades had a feeling...

This article originally appeared on The Trek, which you can read here. The mountains around me were breathtaking but I could only see one thing. The iconic sign on the summit of Mt Katahdin was in sight....

Did you know that the length of the Appalachian Trail changes every year? Maintaining the 2200-ish mile trail is a never ending job. Maintenance crews from 30 different AT clubs volunteer to take care...