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Ghosts on the Horizon

For weeks, we have been searching. Every step, every mile, our eyes have been glued to the flat rim of the earth, watching for our first glimpse of the true dividing line between East and West. To be honest, Kait … Continue reading

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standing around, talking in the dark

Iowa was a most hospitable and beautiful state. Even though we are half melted from the relentlessly oppressive heat, we are riding high on the joy and positivity we have found here. The southern route we found ourselves along took … Continue reading

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Get your Huckleberry Finn on

Oh, Illinois. Our last day there did not disappoint. We bought – and paid for – breakfast at Cookie’s Diner to fuel us forward. Cookie clattered around in the kitchen, wrapping up eggs, lunchmeat, pickles – anything she could find, … Continue reading

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Meet Nate Damm

On February 26, 2011, Nate Damm left Lewes, Delaware on the American Discovery Trail to walk across America.  Why?  Because he wanted to. The idea had spent many months running laps in his head and refused to go away.  Even … Continue reading

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“Our Dreams Are Different” (dreaming of Athens)

Currently, we are in Arlington, Virginia, resting and catching up on many important walk-related things.  A new friend – and fellow Ohio University graduate – just shared this amazing story with us: The Refuge from Soul of Athens on Vimeo. … Continue reading

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The First Days

Kait and I really don’t know what we are doing out here.  We thought we were well-prepared.  Even other thru-hikers told us we had done a great job of researching and planning.  I think they might have been taking us … Continue reading

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Entering D.C.

This morning, we are starting of in the Anacostia Tributaries Trail System, just 2 miles from the official District of Columbia border. Today, we will cross most of D.C. metro, and we will take tomorrow off to see the sights … Continue reading

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Leaving the keys behind

Kait and I have certainly embarked on a very interesting journey.  Many folks have said that the first step of any journey is the hardest, and I have to say that this is very true of our particular venture.  In … Continue reading

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I cannot walk across the country

Friends and family, I cannot walk across the country.  There are too many complications involved and too many unanswered questions. I am not able to make an operational itinerary because it is impossible to know how quickly we will move … Continue reading

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fever dreams

Normally, I love getting to the end of my work week.  I work long days and usually don’t have to work on Fridays, so when Thursday evening rolls around I like to meet my lovely friends out for some lovely … Continue reading

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