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Fly West, Fly East

Posted on June 6, 2026 by TheJessicaness

We packed our two checked bags, one carry-on, and two personal items over the course of the day, making sure batteries were charged and our camping gear was compressed. We went to bed at 8 pm while the sky still … Continue reading →

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Day 33 – Hiking In My Sleep

Posted on June 26, 2025 by TheJessicaness

I set up the one-person tent last night, put a rock on the stake to hold the vestibule door open, and passed out. I’ve woken to agreed-upon group alarms but have yet to set one for myself, which I suppose … Continue reading →

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Day 30 – Taking Lyric to Tehachapi

Posted on June 23, 2025 by TheJessicaness

I’m up early at Redwood Meadow Campground, but sadly I’m not the only one. The couple is out collecting more wood to add to their bonfire, with part of a log sticking out of it, while Site 11 is stomping … 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 Eighteen – Hopping Down the Trail of Bones

Posted on June 11, 2025 by TheJessicaness

Caleb drops Gert and me back to Mile 314.3 so we can hike our way back to camp. We will be starting 5.5 hours earlier than yesterday. The shade is kind and the color-changing clouds keep us company while we … Continue reading →

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