Virginia is my favorite state on the Appalachian Trail. Often criticized as being a “long green tunnel,” many thru-hikers consider this longest state on the… Read More »Appalachian Trail – Highlights in Southern Virginia | Average Hiker
Tennessee is similar to North Carolina, and they share their borders. At times, I was unsure which state I was hiking through on any given… Read More »Appalachian Trail – Highlights in Tennessee | Average Hiker
North Carolina is the state where I grew up backpacking, tromping through hardwood and pine forests as I learned to backpack and hike. It is… Read More »Appalachian Trail – Highlights in North Carolina | Average Hiker
I started the trail on Springer Mountain at the end of February, wanting to beat “the bubble” and hopefully get ahead of the heat and… Read More »Appalachian Trail – Highlights in Georgia | Average Hiker
My Appalachian Trail Gear changed due to my early start in February. Temperatures were colder than I expected and stayed colder longer than anticipated. Because… Read More »Appalachian Trail Gear – There Were Changes | Average Hiker
October 6, 2023 I’m glad I moved my tent last night. Wind and rain raged along the Superior Trail last night as a front moved… Read More »Superior Trail Day 10 – Seeing Mike | Average Hiker