Jill McGaffigan

(March 24)— Colin Hansen and I have had wonderful 3 1/2 days together! But, alas, the shoes did not make it. We had a limited amount […]

(March 23)— Colin and I have had a great two days of hiking! I have really enjoyed the company on the trail. The first day, Colin […]

What a difference a day makes (March 20)! (Again) Yesterday was dreary, wet, VERY muddy, and cold! I actually slipped and fell twice INTO the mud. […]

The weather was supposed to be really ugly today (March, 18) but I was blessed with an amazing day of hiking! I had a few sprinkles […]

MARCH 16, 2021 — Yesterday was BRUTAL! Oh my goodness! It never rained but the wind, and wind gusts, just never stopped… Clingman’s Dome was lovely […]

MARCH 12, 2021 — Yesterday, I left Fontana Dam and headed into the Smoky Mountains. It was funny to see the white Blaze on the water […]

MARCH 11, 2021 — I hiked some pretty difficult ups and downs yesterday to get to my destination at Fontana Dam. What was most difficult was […]

The last two days (March 7 & 8), have been an amazing adventure as I have hiked alone successfully and with much joy. Yesterday I only […]

Yesterday involved some of the most beautiful views and treacherous climbs….up & down! To say it was an exhausting day is putting it mildly…BUT I DID […]