Appalachian Trail
Appalachian Trail spring memories on the North Carolina and Tennessee border
May 2, 2015
I haven't hiked since I finished the trail with my family last September. My trail feet are getting itchy.
Trail Anniversary
April 1, 2015
I'm happy to be sleeping in my bed tonight. But I'd be lying if I said the trail doesn't tug on my heart today.
The best we can with what we have
March 27, 2015
It's about doing the best we can with what we have. And putting our best into nurturing and building relationships.
The end of our journey is just the beginning
November 25, 2014
Katahdin was the end of our Appalachian Trail journey but it was the just the beginning.
The Von Trapp Family on the Appalachian Trail
October 25, 2014
Off trail we are known as the Tougas family but our trail community knew us as the Von Trapp family.
Already laid bare
October 19, 2014
I am ready for a time of simple beauty, of finding refuge in coziness and warmth, finding refuge period.
