In the Realm of Giants: The Pruitt Trail, Florida
Summer in Florida is hot, sweaty, and sticky. On the days when you get the inclination to venture outside, the … Continue reading In the Realm of Giants: The Pruitt Trail, Florida
Author: dreamingofbackpacking
Lessons Learned
Our final original plan was to hike the Approach Trail to the AT from Amicalola State Park after we camped … Continue reading Lessons Learned
The Dog Peed on My Sleeping Bag
We had about a nine hour car ride yesterday; which was a new experience for Duke. We stopped several times … Continue reading The Dog Peed on My Sleeping Bag
Ready or Not Here We Come!
It’s 7am…on my day off. I am awoken to my 40 something-year-old husband as he pounces (yes, pounces) on the … Continue reading Ready or Not Here We Come!
Help! Vacation Coming!
Help! Seriously, this is cry for assistance. I need tips, hints, tricks, etc. on how not to murder everyone in … Continue reading Help! Vacation Coming!
Pooping, Buckets and Holes
I get asked a lot of questions from curious people. I know some people who read this blog are seasoned … Continue reading Pooping, Buckets and Holes
Aren’t You Afraid of Hobos?
I got asked a question…Aren’t you afraid of hobos? My first thought was, is hobo even a term people still … Continue reading Aren’t You Afraid of Hobos?
The Reasons Why
When I tell people our plan, sometimes I am met with encouragement and excitement. Other times, I am told we … Continue reading The Reasons Why
Hiking Rainbow Springs State Park
My family has several goals that run concurrently with our big goal of hiking the Appalachian Trail. One of those … Continue reading Hiking Rainbow Springs State Park
The Despicable Diva Cup
As a woman, there are some special considerations that need to be thought through before striking out on a months-long … Continue reading The Despicable Diva Cup
Backpacking Dreams 