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Spike's Mom's 2024 Appalachian Trail Journal : September 08, 2024 : Trail Journals, Backpacking and Hiking Journals
In 2019 Spike and I completed Damascus, VA to PA 501 and then flipped up to Katahdin and made it to Mad Tom's Notch in VT before getting off because I had destroyed my feet. The plan was to return in...
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Mom finally completed the trail journal entries for our 2024 section hike of the Appalachian Trail. You can read the whole thing starting here: www.trailjournals.com/journal/entr...
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I cannot stress this enough: writing is thinking.
February 16, 2026 at 10:04 PM
I cannot stress this enough: writing is thinking.
Another great #AppalachianTrail town!
February 4, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Another great #AppalachianTrail town!
We stayed here while hiking the #AppalachianTrail in 2024: www.trailjournals.com/journal/entr...
January 28, 2026 at 10:46 PM
We stayed here while hiking the #AppalachianTrail in 2024: www.trailjournals.com/journal/entr...
This was the follow up entry for our 2025 #AppalachianTrail hike: www.trailjournals.com/journal/entr...
Spike's Mom's 2025 Appalachian Trail Journal : 2025 Wrap-Up : Trail Journals, Backpacking and Hiking Journals
Between 2019 and 2024, Spike and I have completed about 3/4 of the Appalachian Trail -- everything from Damascus, VA to Katahdin. This year we have our sights set on completing the section from Sprin...
www.trailjournals.com
January 27, 2026 at 4:35 PM
This was the follow up entry for our 2025 #AppalachianTrail hike: www.trailjournals.com/journal/entr...
Day 26 of our 2025 #AppalachianTrail hike: www.trailjournals.com/journal/entr...
Spike's Mom's 2025 Appalachian Trail Journal : Day 26, Smokies Day 7: My Knees Are Done (And So Am I) : Trail Journals, Backpacking and Hiking Journals
Between 2019 and 2024, Spike and I have completed about 3/4 of the Appalachian Trail -- everything from Damascus, VA to Katahdin. This year we have our sights set on completing the section from Sprin...
www.trailjournals.com
January 26, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Day 26 of our 2025 #AppalachianTrail hike: www.trailjournals.com/journal/entr...
Day 25 of our 2025 #AppalachianTrail hike: www.trailjournals.com/journal/entr...
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January 25, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Day 25 of our 2025 #AppalachianTrail hike: www.trailjournals.com/journal/entr...
Day 24 of our 2025 #AppalachianTrail Hike: www.trailjournals.com/journal/entr...
Spike's Mom's 2025 Appalachian Trail Journal : Day 24, Smokies Day 5: Elk! : Trail Journals, Backpacking and Hiking Journals
Between 2019 and 2024, Spike and I have completed about 3/4 of the Appalachian Trail -- everything from Damascus, VA to Katahdin. This year we have our sights set on completing the section from Sprin...
www.trailjournals.com
January 24, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Day 24 of our 2025 #AppalachianTrail Hike: www.trailjournals.com/journal/entr...
Day 23 of our 2025 #AppalachianTrail hike: www.trailjournals.com/journal/entr...
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January 23, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Day 23 of our 2025 #AppalachianTrail hike: www.trailjournals.com/journal/entr...
Day 22 of our 2025 #AppalachianTrail hike: www.trailjournals.com/journal/entr...
Spike's Mom's 2025 Appalachian Trail Journal : Day 22, Smokies Day 3: Kuwohi : Trail Journals, Backpacking and Hiking Journals
Between 2019 and 2024, Spike and I have completed about 3/4 of the Appalachian Trail -- everything from Damascus, VA to Katahdin. This year we have our sights set on completing the section from Sprin...
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January 22, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Day 22 of our 2025 #AppalachianTrail hike: www.trailjournals.com/journal/entr...
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Here's the famous corner of Hollywood & Vine in Hollywood, CA from when I was out there in 2000. In case you didn't know, I have been traveling for a very long time, since 1999 in fact! Check back every day as I share one adventure every day, new and old! Please like and share so others find me too!
January 21, 2026 at 10:59 PM
Here's the famous corner of Hollywood & Vine in Hollywood, CA from when I was out there in 2000. In case you didn't know, I have been traveling for a very long time, since 1999 in fact! Check back every day as I share one adventure every day, new and old! Please like and share so others find me too!
Day 21 of our 2025 #AppalachianTrail hike: www.trailjournals.com/journal/entr...
Spike's Mom's 2025 Appalachian Trail Journal : Day 21, Smokies Day 2: Where the Horses Don't Go : Trail Journals, Backpacking and Hiking Journals
Between 2019 and 2024, Spike and I have completed about 3/4 of the Appalachian Trail -- everything from Damascus, VA to Katahdin. This year we have our sights set on completing the section from Sprin...
www.trailjournals.com
January 21, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Day 21 of our 2025 #AppalachianTrail hike: www.trailjournals.com/journal/entr...
Day 20 of our 2025 #AppalachianTrail hike: www.trailjournals.com/journal/entr...
Spike's Mom's 2025 Appalachian Trail Journal : Day 20, Smokies Day 1: Into the Smokies : Trail Journals, Backpacking and Hiking Journals
Between 2019 and 2024, Spike and I have completed about 3/4 of the Appalachian Trail -- everything from Damascus, VA to Katahdin. This year we have our sights set on completing the section from Sprin...
www.trailjournals.com
January 20, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Day 20 of our 2025 #AppalachianTrail hike: www.trailjournals.com/journal/entr...
Note: the #NorthCountryTrail #NCT goes through this town
January 19, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Note: the #NorthCountryTrail #NCT goes through this town
Day 19 of our 2025 #AppalachianTrail hike: www.trailjournals.com/journal/entr...
Spike's Mom's 2025 Appalachian Trail Journal : Day 19: Dam! : Trail Journals, Backpacking and Hiking Journals
Between 2019 and 2024, Spike and I have completed about 3/4 of the Appalachian Trail -- everything from Damascus, VA to Katahdin. This year we have our sights set on completing the section from Sprin...
www.trailjournals.com
January 19, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Day 19 of our 2025 #AppalachianTrail hike: www.trailjournals.com/journal/entr...
Day 18 of our 2025 #AppalachianTrail hike: www.trailjournals.com/journal/entr...
Spike's Mom's 2025 Appalachian Trail Journal : Day 18: Slackpack : Trail Journals, Backpacking and Hiking Journals
Between 2019 and 2024, Spike and I have completed about 3/4 of the Appalachian Trail -- everything from Damascus, VA to Katahdin. This year we have our sights set on completing the section from Sprin...
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January 18, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Day 18 of our 2025 #AppalachianTrail hike: www.trailjournals.com/journal/entr...
Day 17 of our 2025 #AppalachianTrail hike: www.trailjournals.com/journal/entr...
Spike's Mom's 2025 Appalachian Trail Journal : Day 17: Next Hostel : Trail Journals, Backpacking and Hiking Journals
Between 2019 and 2024, Spike and I have completed about 3/4 of the Appalachian Trail -- everything from Damascus, VA to Katahdin. This year we have our sights set on completing the section from Sprin...
www.trailjournals.com
January 17, 2026 at 12:12 PM
Day 17 of our 2025 #AppalachianTrail hike: www.trailjournals.com/journal/entr...
And now, Day 16 of our 2025 #AppalachianTrail hike: www.trailjournals.com/journal/entr...
Spike's Mom's 2025 Appalachian Trail Journal : Day 16: The Long Uphill : Trail Journals, Backpacking and Hiking Journals
Between 2019 and 2024, Spike and I have completed about 3/4 of the Appalachian Trail -- everything from Damascus, VA to Katahdin. This year we have our sights set on completing the section from Sprin...
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January 16, 2026 at 3:56 PM
And now, Day 16 of our 2025 #AppalachianTrail hike: www.trailjournals.com/journal/entr...
Yesterday got away from me! So here’s Day 15 of our 2025 #AppalachianTrail hike: www.trailjournals.com/journal/entr...
Spike's Mom's 2025 Appalachian Trail Journal : Day 15: Setting up for Town Food : Trail Journals, Backpacking and Hiking Journals
Between 2019 and 2024, Spike and I have completed about 3/4 of the Appalachian Trail -- everything from Damascus, VA to Katahdin. This year we have our sights set on completing the section from Sprin...
www.trailjournals.com
January 16, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Yesterday got away from me! So here’s Day 15 of our 2025 #AppalachianTrail hike: www.trailjournals.com/journal/entr...
Day 14 of our 2025 #AppalachianTrail hike: www.trailjournals.com/journal/entr...
Spike's Mom's 2025 Appalachian Trail Journal : Day 14: Up into the Mountains : Trail Journals, Backpacking and Hiking Journals
Between 2019 and 2024, Spike and I have completed about 3/4 of the Appalachian Trail -- everything from Damascus, VA to Katahdin. This year we have our sights set on completing the section from Sprin...
www.trailjournals.com
January 14, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Day 14 of our 2025 #AppalachianTrail hike: www.trailjournals.com/journal/entr...
Day 13 of our 2025 #AppalachianTrail hike: www.trailjournals.com/journal/entr...
Spike's Mom's 2025 Appalachian Trail Journal : Day 13: Near-o : Trail Journals, Backpacking and Hiking Journals
Between 2019 and 2024, Spike and I have completed about 3/4 of the Appalachian Trail -- everything from Damascus, VA to Katahdin. This year we have our sights set on completing the section from Sprin...
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January 13, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Day 13 of our 2025 #AppalachianTrail hike: www.trailjournals.com/journal/entr...
Day 12 of our 2025 #AppalachianTrail hike: www.trailjournals.com/journal/entr...
Spike's Mom's 2025 Appalachian Trail Journal : Day 12: 100 Miles at Mt. Albert : Trail Journals, Backpacking and Hiking Journals
Between 2019 and 2024, Spike and I have completed about 3/4 of the Appalachian Trail -- everything from Damascus, VA to Katahdin. This year we have our sights set on completing the section from Sprin...
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January 12, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Day 12 of our 2025 #AppalachianTrail hike: www.trailjournals.com/journal/entr...
Day 11 of our 2025 #AppalachianTrail hike: www.trailjournals.com/journal/entr...
Spike's Mom's 2025 Appalachian Trail Journal : Day 11: The Sun Comes Out : Trail Journals, Backpacking and Hiking Journals
Between 2019 and 2024, Spike and I have completed about 3/4 of the Appalachian Trail -- everything from Damascus, VA to Katahdin. This year we have our sights set on completing the section from Sprin...
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January 11, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Day 11 of our 2025 #AppalachianTrail hike: www.trailjournals.com/journal/entr...
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“For heaven’s sake, Lee. That spoiled rhino is going to either bellow or charge the door all night till we let him in.”
January 10, 2026 at 12:07 PM
“For heaven’s sake, Lee. That spoiled rhino is going to either bellow or charge the door all night till we let him in.”
Day 10 of our 2025 #AppalachianTrail hike. Another day without extra pictures www.trailjournals.com/journal/entr...
Spike's Mom's 2025 Appalachian Trail Journal : Day 10: My Luck Runs Out : Trail Journals, Backpacking and Hiking Journals
Between 2019 and 2024, Spike and I have completed about 3/4 of the Appalachian Trail -- everything from Damascus, VA to Katahdin. This year we have our sights set on completing the section from Sprin...
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January 10, 2026 at 11:42 AM
Day 10 of our 2025 #AppalachianTrail hike. Another day without extra pictures www.trailjournals.com/journal/entr...
Day 9 of our 2025 #AppalachianTrail hike: www.trailjournals.com/journal/entr...
Spike's Mom's 2025 Appalachian Trail Journal : Day 9: First Hostel Stay : Trail Journals, Backpacking and Hiking Journals
Between 2019 and 2024, Spike and I have completed about 3/4 of the Appalachian Trail -- everything from Damascus, VA to Katahdin. This year we have our sights set on completing the section from Sprin...
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January 9, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Day 9 of our 2025 #AppalachianTrail hike: www.trailjournals.com/journal/entr...