Appalachian Trail

The Appalachian Trail: The People’s Trail

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Paul Mags — 6 Comments ↓

The Appalachian Trail is not wilderness nor is it isolated. But it is a trail gives many people a sense of the wild and a sense of nature.

Amicalola Falls Hiking

Posted on June 17, 2018 by Paul Mags — Leave a reply

A substantial day hike to the start of the famous Appalachian Trail and back. We saw the waterfalls, stopped by the Hike Inn, and finished the day with beer and pizza at the Amicalola Lodge.

NOC Appalachian Trail and Bartram Trail Loop

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Paul Mags — Leave a reply

An almost 60-mile loop on the Bartram and Appalachian Trail. Views from balds, wildflowers flourished, and pleasant walks along streams in dense woods abounded.

Twenty years ago today

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Paul Mags — 2 Comments ↓

A watershed moment for me on this day: I started my thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail.

Thru-Hiker’s Journey

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Paul Mags — 1 Comment ↓

A mash-up of The Oregon Trail game from years past with a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. Fun and entertaining!

Looking back: Thru-Hiker’s Handbook by Dan Bruce

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Paul Mags — 4 Comments ↓

The guide to carry when hiking the Appalachian Trail throughout the 1990s and the first years of the 2000s by Dan “Wingfoot” Bruce.

Top Campsites – A Baker’s Dozen

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Paul Mags — 2 Comments ↓

A look at thirteen of my favorite campsites from over the years.

Hiking the Appalachian Trail – Rodale Press

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Paul Mags — 7 Comments ↓

An overview of a seminal two-volume set about the early years of the Appalachian Trail. A compendium of some of the first 46 people to travel this storied path.

Overview: The Appalachian Trail Reader

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Paul Mags — Leave a reply

A look at a favorite book of mine: The Appalachian Trail Reader. One of the many viral trends currently happening is to list ten of your favorite books[1]. Books

On the Beaten Path – A reflection

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Paul Mags — 2 Comments ↓

With the hype over Wild, here’s a look at my favorite thru-hiking memoir: On the Beaten Path.