I would rather watch a sunset than TV.

Our bodies are made to move, and moving down the trail is one of the oldest, natural ways people have used their bodies.

One of the best feelings I had growing up was being completely exhausted at the end of the day after playing outside all day.

Going into the woods, you can go as fast or as slow as you want. It's restorative. Even when I was young, the wilderness offered not only adventure but also therapy and peace: a place to be alone with your thoughts.

My motivation to keep hiking was rooted in the magnificent details of the Appalachian Mountains, and the more I poured myself out - the more energy I gave the trail - the more it gave me in return.

I would rather watch a sunset than TV.

I found things in the woods that I didn’t know I was looking for… and now I’ll never be the same.