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Day 32 – See You Up Trail Lt. Sparkles

Posted on June 25, 2025 by TheJessicaness

Today marks one month on the trail. I wake up feeling worse than yesterday. I don’t want to finish my dinner so that I have the bag to make breakfast so I just get back on the ATV track and … 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 Nineteen – We’re Off to See McDonald’s

Posted on June 12, 2025 by TheJessicaness

Caleb drives Gert and me to the trailhead outside of the park, saving us some road-walking, but it skips a mile of trail, which brings my total missed to about 198 miles. I have Gert turn on my Garmin after … Continue reading →

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Day Seventeen – Silverwood Lake

Posted on June 10, 2025 by TheJessicaness

Caleb got up early to drop Trailer Park and Rachel back on Coxey Rd. where they will hike mostly west and meet us in two days at Silverwood Lake. When he returns and says my name, it wakes me and … Continue reading →

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Day Thirteen – Downed Trees, Downhill Delays

Posted on June 6, 2025 by TheJessicaness

The thing about hydration is that it runs on its own schedule. Many a hiker attempts to drink enough during their activity and some chug water whenever they come across a source but we also drink lots before bed. This … Continue reading →

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