Smoky Mountain Homecoming
Discovering a sense of home while hiking through the Great Smoky Mountains. Have you ever felt at home somewhere you’ve only been once?
Read More Smoky Mountain HomecomingChoose Adventure, Change Your Life
Discovering a sense of home while hiking through the Great Smoky Mountains. Have you ever felt at home somewhere you’ve only been once?
Read More Smoky Mountain HomecomingFinding inspiration from my sister completing the Chicago Marathon.
Read More Inspiration PendulumSome primal lizard part of my brain will always scream High Places = Doom.
Read More Heights, and The Art of Turning BackFinding some perspective on my nomadic life atop mountains overlooking Denali National Park.
Read More Sense of Place (Up a Mountain)I am now the owner of two tents, all the easier to help people I love spend more time outdoors.
Read More Sharing is CaringMy book about thru hiking the Appalachain Trail after my big gay divorce is well underway!
Read More Book Update!A recent hike in Denali National Park reminded me the importance of valuing every mile, and striking the word “only” from my hiking vocabulary.
Read More Celebrate Every MileThe Hiking Thru Podcast interviews long distance hikers about life on the trail. Check out Part 1 of my conversation with host Erin Egan here!
Read More Hiking Thru Podcast InterviewIf you’re in the mood to hike with headphones, go for it! There is no correct way to enjoy nature. Just make sure to remain aware of your surroundings.
Read More Hiking with HeadphonesDiscussing the benefits of hiking with trekking poles, including how to hold them and when to best use poles.
Read More Hiking with Trekking Poles