An initial look at my overall plans for Walking Across New England (WANE) in Fall of 2025.| PMags.com
“Wisdom says we are nothing. Love says we are everything. Between these two our life flows.” – Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj I am unsure how many times I have hiked the Maryland Heights trail that starts in Harpers Ferry and takes you on a short, but steep climb. The boys and I decided to complete it […]| Found in the Forest
“Just don’t give up trying to do what you really want to do. Where there is love and inspiration, I don’t think you can go wrong.” -Ella Fitzgerald November 23- After what felt like an eternity, we got back out on the trail today for a short day with some more challenging ascents. We started […]| Found in the Forest
“If you are under the impression you have already perfected yourself, you will never rise to the heights you are no doubt capable of.” -Kasu Ishiguro This past week I went down to Roanoke, VA for work. I decided to hike to the Roanoke Star early one morning before my first meeting. My coworkers who […]| Found in the Forest
“There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man: true nobility is being superior to your former self.” - Ernest Hemingway Our second section hike in New York taught me a few things; bugs love sweaty people, hiking in heels is a thing for some people and while curing syphilis with malaria might seem like a good idea, just not getting syphilis in the first place is the better route. After our previous section hike of NY on the Appalachian Trail, I decided to shift my workouts a...| Found in the Forest
If you're looking for a short but somewhat challenging trail in the Michaux State Forest, then Sunset Rocks is the one for you.| Trails That Rock
The Weverton Cliffs hike is about two miles out and back. It is moderately challenging, but the many switchbacks along the trail make it feel easier.| Trails That Rock
There is a short and easy trail in Washington Monument State Park that leads to the first completed monument dedicated to George Washington. The trail also| Trails That Rock
We've done many of the popular (and some not-so-popular) Appalachian Trail day hikes in Pennsylvania. Some offer more challenges than others, but all of them| Trails That Rock
There are so many fun sections of the Appalachian Trail in Pennsylvania, and the Lehigh Gap East Loop is no exception. It has everything an avid hiker could| Trails That Rock
Probably one of the most popular hikes in Berks County, the Pulpit Rock and Pinnacle Loop leads to two gorgeous overlooks along the Appalachian Trail.| Trails That Rock
Snarled traffic and Fall Foliage en route to Kuwohi, Tennessee's state high point and America's most-visited major summit.| dismal wilderness
A robust, ridgeline hike through Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Charlies Bunion, an oddly named rock outcropping with stunning views.| dismal wilderness
A journey to Mount Rogers, the Virginia high point, takes you through mountain meadows and mossy woods, amongst thru hikers and wild ponies.| dismal wilderness
Although other sections in eastern PA are more challenging, we still enjoyed our hike to Wolf Rocks on the Appalachian Trail. The guide below has everything| Trails That Rock
Sunfish Pond in Worthington State Forest is considered one of the Natural Wonders of New Jersey. And the Garvey Springs/Douglas Trail loop to Sunfish Pond is| Trails That Rock
We enjoyed a beautiful fall day at Knife's Edge and Bear Rocks and were treated to gorgeous views of the Lehigh Valley and the surrounding region. However,| Trails That Rock
The Bake Oven Knob hike on the Appalachian Trail is a great short trail to an overlook in Germansville, PA.| Trails That Rock