There’s friendly. And then there’s hiker-friendly. Sasquatch prefers the latter because it usually means free trail-mix.

Some call it a teepee. Others call it a tipi. Mark Warren calls it home.

If you often hike the Appalachian Trail, then it’s time you meet Hillbilly.
That is if you haven’t already.

Hit the trail with the Meltons! Hopefully you’ll be able to keep up. They’ve got a lot of ground to cover before dark.

Ready…set…thru-hike!
Oh wait, read these pointers by Nancy Shepherd first.
Then thru-hike!

Hiking is a family affair for the Meltons.
But don’t worry, they won’t mind if you tagalong too.

Jimmie Jackson gets a front row seat to Nature’s most impressive pyrotechnic display. Though he really would have just settled for the cheap seats.

Bad days on the trail are bound to happen.
But always remember: Don’t Lose Heart.
And also remember: There’s probably an all-you-can-eat Chinese buffet in the next town…

It’s time you’ve met Max Patch. And Johnny Molloy’s here for introductions…

Since YOLO, you should always HYOH.
And, just to be courteous, BYOB.