I recently finished A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson. I couldn't put this book down! If you are looking for a book filled with humor (the kind that makes you laugh uncontrollably out loud-even in a waiting room), and details what it's like to hike the Appalachian Trail in middle-age, this is the book to read. Bill finds a trail near his home, explores it, and consequently decides to hike the Appalachian Trail. He does the necessary research, and purchases all the gear for his long hike. As … [Read more...]
Book Review – Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail
I am an avid reader - mostly fiction, but not exclusively. When I started this blog, I decided to add some hiking books to my mix. Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed is the first hiking book I have read. Wow! This book was written with brutal honesty and gripping story telling. The one thing that really struck me was how profoundly unprepared for hiking the Pacific Crest Trail Cheryl was when she embarked on her journey, despite having planned the trip … [Read more...]