Category Archives: History

Large Escapades Above the Little Stones

Posted on August 20, 2025 by TheJessicaness

August has been an abrupt month. Caleb’s foot is feeling better now that he’s not hiking in the California desert and though we try to get into a routine here in Missoula, while we wait for PCT Days in Oregon, … Continue reading →

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Day 31 – Happy Birthday Soccer Mom

Posted on June 24, 2025 by TheJessicaness

Caleb is ready to dry our clothes that are still damp from hanging all night but Gert wants to surprise Caleb in the lobby at 630, so we have to wait. I wasn’t expecting balloons in front of the door … Continue reading →

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Day 26 – Southbound for a Day

Posted on June 19, 2025 by TheJessicaness

When we decided to section hike, we still wanted to help our new trail family complete as many miles as they could. For this reason, there can be a lot of planning that goes into making sure people are where … Continue reading →

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Day 21 – A Day in Wrightwood

Posted on June 14, 2025 by TheJessicaness

Trailer Park is always the first one up. We have leftovers from the night before, and then I start the Airbnb check-out list: leave it clean, and make sure we have everything we came with. Caleb and I drive up … Continue reading →

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More Than Potatoes

Posted on May 15, 2025 by TheJessicaness

Thursday morning has us driving along the Columbia River, with Washington trees and a railroad around us and Oregon across the water. Caleb points out that we will be hiking over the Bridge of the Gods on foot in a … Continue reading →

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