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I Need Water! 7 Things You Can Do in Dry Conditions

Fall is here and yes, with the lack of rain, water can dry up.

Here are some reminders on what you can do when water is low on the trail -









1.     Try to schedule your hike when there has been
rainfall. Easier said than done when you can only go at a certain time. But if you
have flexibility, do it. Check in with hiking social media to get updates if
possible.

Wonders of a Tennessee Section Hike

Recently I was able to experience what I consider the gem of
the Appalachian Trail in the south – meandering over the Roan Highlands. The trip
that began at Spivey Gap and ended at Rt 19E covered


such beautiful areas as
the Nolichucky River, Beauty Spot, Unaka Mountain at over 5,000 feet, then the
tall peak of Roan at over 6,000 feet and the highest shelter on the trail –
Roan High Knob. It

Hiker Food Kinds of Stuff

Food! Probably one of the most important things a hiker thinks about. And hikers get HUNGRY. It's the nature of the high level of activity. Your body is using lots of calories, and in colder weather, calories to stay warm too. Muscles are getting torn to shreds by constant abuse and the need of good protein to heal. Food is a necessity, and good food is a requirement to keep the hike going.

Observations of a Florida Trail Hike – The Beginning

With the publishing of my trail adventure Gators Guts and Glory - Adventures Along the Florida Trail - I decided to take you back to the beginning of the adventure on memory lane (or in this case, trail) - 

Check out my book on this 1100 mile adventure here! 

The Florida Trail is quickly becoming an interesting trail
to traverse during the winter months when other trails are besieged by frigid

Is it all Gators, Guts, and Glory?

Yes!




And it's right here! The long anticipated second book in the Blissful "Hiking Adventure Series"





What does the state of Florida give visions of?
Beaches? Ocean waves? Resorts far and wide? Walt Disney World? 






What could it possibly give to the
interest of a hiker?  



Blissful the Hiker takes you on a wild and wonder-laden
trek on the Florida Trail through pristine

Preventing Heat-Related Ilnesses while Backpacking and Hiking

It’s summer and time for great hiking adventures. But it’s
also time that heat-related illness can affect you while exerting yourself in
hot and humid temperatures.






The two heat-related illnesses one needs to look out for are
heat exhaustion and sunstroke. Heat exhaustion can be managed on the trail, but
sunstroke is a life-threatening emergency where the hiker must get to a hospital.

Waterfall Adventures

Summer is here, the heat is on, and so is the opportunity to see beautiful falls in all their glory. Many states have waterfalls of varying heights and beauty. Some are easy to see, some require a bit of a walk or even longer treks. All have their own unique characteristics. Enjoy these favorites of mine from over the years, at different times and seasons. (Note: all photos are the author's

9 Ways to Stay Safe on a Hike

With the tragic event on the Appalachian Trail
of hikers terrorized and one killed by a
mentally unstable and drug addicted individual,
fear can creep in. Is it safe to hike? One would think
a trail is immune to the
dangers of society. But many times troubled individuals seek out the wilderness
to cope with their mental issues. In very rare cases these issues lead to altercations
and in this

Lessons of an Appalachian Trail Section Hike – Duncannon to Port Clinton in PA

This was the first multi night hike I have done since being in
a car wreck early last year after just


finishing the Florida Trail. I had gone out
for two overnights since then but nothing like this. I am of
a determined mind
that I can do what I set myself up to do – which for this hike was to hopefully
finish much of PA (working right now on my third hike of the AT). But hikes don’t
always

Guest Blog - A Change of Plans? Focus on the Positive

I had an abrupt change of plans to my section hike this week when sidelined by unexpected sickness. Thought this was good to repost -

A Change of Plans? Focus on the Positive



By Dallas Gallmann



After 4 long
weeks I finally got my cast off and have gone into a walking boot for another 3
weeks before I start physical therapy.



I set off on
the trail last month in order to do some soul