“Skywalker, I’ve got two weeks off from work. What section would you recommend I do?” That is a question I am often asked. It’s a good one. The good news is that a person can do a lot in two weeks. Probably the easiest part of the entire Appalachian Trail is Shenandoah National Park. It runs 100 miles through the lush green hills of northern Virginia. Wildlife (black bears, white-tailed deer) is plentiful, and the...

Skywalker–Highs and Lows on the Pacific Crest Trail will be available for a free download on Amazon Kindle, tomorrow Saturday June 2d only. This narrative of 6’11” Skywalker’s 2009 hike of the 2,663 mile Pacific Crest Trail has consistently sold in the top 2% on Amazon.com  You are welcomed to take advantage of this offer. Posting a short review on Amazon would also be appreciated.  

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The 16th annual Appalachian Trail Days Festival was held in Damascus, Virginia this past weekend. Damascus, of course, is a magical place for Appalachian Trail hikers. It is widely billed as the friendliest town on the Appalachian Trail. White blazes lead hikers right out of the mountains and onto the main streets. My booth featured my two ‘Skywalker’ narratives on the Appalachian and Pacific Crest Trails. But the book that garnered...

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