This journal is part of the Discovery Series of Journals - a series of journals that record those special moments in your life. Hiking is a fantastic way to get back in touch with a slower pace of life. The experiences while performing these activities are endless. Writing in a journal makes them timeless. This journal has plenty of space to: - record the location, date, time and distance of your walks - note the type of walk (light, moderate, strenuous) - record the weather conditions - write down companions that joined you along the way add details about the route you took There's nothing better than sitting down in the middle of a good hike - perhaps looking out over a vast forested valley or perched upon a log beside a rushing stream - and taking a few minutes to pull out your journal and write. This is your chance to reflect on the trail you've hiked thus far and record all of those lovely little moments and observations you want to remember. You write about the sorts of things that a camera can't quite capture, such as the eerie whisper of the wind in the tops of the trees, or how a doe darted across the trail, sending a chill down your spine, or how the earthy odor of the forest brings back memories of your childhood adventures roaming around the woods behind your grandparents' house You will find by using this journal that you have a very powerful reminder of your hiking journey. And, there are pages of motivating quotes to keep you inspired. One final thought is that you should write in your journal while you are on the trail. Don't leave it up to, "I will remember that when I get home." Chances are you won't remember.

Jeff Garmire was living the fast paced life of a successful young professional when he gave it all up to embark on the adventure of a lifetime. He set out to become only the fifth person to thru-hike the Pacific Crest Trail, Appalachian Trail and Continental Divide Trail in a single calendar year. Finishing the 8,000 mile Calendar Year Triple Crown would be an adventure of a lifetime. The journey was riddled with inclement weather, shady characters, wildlife attacks, and injuries. Along the way Jeff swam frozen rivers, encountered wildfires and battled his own mind. He offers a captivating story of strength and courage. Hiking through some of the most remote areas in America, Jeff is continually overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity of strangers. Free Outside is the fascinating story of Jeff Garmire's journey along the national historic trails that define wild America. Finishing would take everything he had, and he was willing to give it all.

Can't remember the details of your Bigfoot encounter? Want to log that time you were out hiking during mating season and that bull moose ran you up a tree? Which national park were you in when you came across a crystal skull and ended up in an abomination of an Indiana Jones movie? What do you buy for those friends who spend half the time following Umphreys and the rest of the time traipsing through the forest? This journal is designed to be simple and direct, allowing you to record your memories without a lot of filler. It gives you space to write the date and time of the hike, the place, the people you hiked with, interesting things you saw, and more. It's great for hikers of any level, and it makes a fantastic gift that your friends will cherish forever.

This journal is part of the Discovery Series of Journals - a series of journals that record those special moments in your life. Hiking is a fantastic way to get back in touch with a slower pace of life. The experiences while performing these activities are endless. Writing in a journal makes them timeless. This journal has plenty of space to: - record the location, date, time and distance of your walks - note the type of walk (light, moderate, strenuous) - record the weather conditions - write down companions that joined you along the way add details about the route you took There's nothing better than sitting down in the middle of a good hike - perhaps looking out over a vast forested valley or perched upon a log beside a rushing stream - and taking a few minutes to pull out your journal and write. This is your chance to reflect on the trail you've hiked thus far and record all of those lovely little moments and observations you want to remember. You write about the sorts of things that a camera can't quite capture, such as the eerie whisper of the wind in the tops of the trees, or how a doe darted across the trail, sending a chill down your spine, or how the earthy odor of the forest brings back memories of your childhood adventures roaming around the woods behind your grandparents' house You will find by using this journal that you have a very powerful reminder of your hiking journey. And, there are pages of motivating quotes to keep you inspired. One final thought is that you should write in your journal while you are on the trail. Don't leave it up to, "I will remember that when I get home." Chances are you won't remember.

Right after graduating from college, I was ready for a new start to my life, and I figured the best way for me to celebrate was to do something I was uncomfortableIn May 2018, I headed into the wilderness for the first time ever. I had never spent a night in the backcountry, and suddenly I was out in the wild on my own. I spent the next two months hiking more than 1,100 miles on the Appalachian Trail from Pennsylvania to Maine, which was followed up by a section hike on the Pacific Crest Trail in the Cascade Mountains of Oregon and California.Have you been snowed on in July? Or fell into a rattlesnake pit? Or waded across a waist-deep river? These were just a few experiences I had on the Appalachian and Pacific Crest Trails. Despite my initial follies, I discovered the trail was my second home. In this book, I disclose plenty of stories that I experienced on the trail along with questions that many hikers have, including: - Gear I brought on the trail- A state-by-state and town-by-town look at the trail- A dictionary of thru hiker terminology- Advice I wish I knew before hiking the trailI was inspired to write this book after I remembered learning about hiking for the first time. I didn't know what to expect or what I needed to be successful, but I also never could have imagined the lessons I learned along the way or the memories I made. The goal for this book is to show how realistic and enjoyable hiking the AT or PCT actually is. No, you don't need to be a world-renowned hiker or spend thousands of dollars on gear! All you really need is a set of functioning legs and a can-do attitude!

This journal is part of the Discovery Series of Journals - a series of journals that record those special moments in your life. Hiking is a fantastic way to get back in touch with a slower pace of life. The experiences while performing these activities are endless. Writing in a journal makes them timeless. This journal has plenty of space to: - record the location, date, time and distance of your walks - note the type of walk (light, moderate, strenuous) - record the weather conditions - write down companions that joined you along the way add details about the route you took There's nothing better than sitting down in the middle of a good hike - perhaps looking out over a vast forested valley or perched upon a log beside a rushing stream - and taking a few minutes to pull out your journal and write. This is your chance to reflect on the trail you've hiked thus far and record all of those lovely little moments and observations you want to remember. You write about the sorts of things that a camera can't quite capture, such as the eerie whisper of the wind in the tops of the trees, or how a doe darted across the trail, sending a chill down your spine, or how the earthy odor of the forest brings back memories of your childhood adventures roaming around the woods behind your grandparents' house You will find by using this journal that you have a very powerful reminder of your hiking journey. And, there are pages of motivating quotes to keep you inspired. One final thought is that you should write in your journal while you are on the trail. Don't leave it up to, "I will remember that when I get home." Chances are you won't remember.

Originally published in 2010 with the subtitle Epic adventures on the Appalachian Trail.