The Great Western Loop
Skip to content The Great Western Loop The Great Western Loop (GWL) is a 6,875-mile hike through five National Scenic Trails in the Western United States, 12 National Parks, and over 75 wilderness areas. Because it’s a loop, the direction of travel is a…
PCTA Communicator: Taking up space in the middle of nowhere
Taking up space means that you have the power of choice. You get to choose who to love, what to eat, what to buy, how you behave, how to spend your time, how to think and where to hike. On the surface, all these…
Listening, and embracing the freedom of Nature
One of my favorite celebrations is Juneteenth, June 19. Today, in 1865, enslaved Black Americans were emancipated. As a backpacker, I find it fitting that the newly freed Blacks rejoiced by going outside. Inherently, people know that to find peace, we need the outdoors….
A Conversation with Rue McKenrick on White Privilege
Rue Mckenrick is unlike any distance backpacker I’ve ever met. As The creator of the American Perimeter Trail (APT), he’s been forging his way around the perimeter of the U.S. hoping to connect the land, resources, people, and communities. For more information, you can…