I’m not okay, how are you?
I've been waking up in the middle of the night lately. My brain is full of thoughts that want to spill from my consciousness at the most inconvenient times....
Don’t Date a Man Without a Stamped Passport
“Don’t date a man without a stamped passport,” one of my college professors recently advised me.
Something flipped in my belly when she spoke the words. It was like I...
Excuse My Hiatus
Many of you have been asking where I’ve gone (I’m looking at you, Aussie filmmaker). How could I dump my feelings onto Thedirtbag.org week after week only to disappear...
Reflections of a Serial Thru-hiker
Guest Post by John Adriance
Thru-hiking is, in itself, a cathartic act. The natural world sweeps you up with its beauty on some days. It invites you to look closer...
A SOUTHERN BELLE IN THE WILD WEST
Written by Karen Howington
Ah Wyoming…where have you been all my redneck life? I really didn’t know there was life outside Ouachita Parish in Louisiana (no, we aren’t necessarily more...
Paul Walks On: Epilepsy On the Appalachian Trail
Recently, a heartbroken woman contacted the Dirtbag Diaries with a story about a man who waited just a little bit too long to chase a dream. Paul remained indefinitely...
Niki Rellon Writes History on the Appalachian Trail
400 Mile Marker
Niki Rellon, better known as Bionic Woman along the Appalachian Trail, recently etched herself into history as one of the most astounding thru-hikers on Earth. The 40...
Paralyzed Woman Hikes the Appalachian Trail
Every year thousands of ambitious hikers set out to traverse the Appalachian Mountains. This year, Stacey Kozel shares this inconceivable dream. But what sets Kozel apart from the average...
Heeding the Travel Bug’s Call
A lot of people told me that I was running from myself when the travel bug first bit. They filled my mind with doubt. It’s just a phase. You’ll...
Dear Future Thru-Hiker
Dear Future Thru-Hiker,
At this point, you’re looking at minor details like “where do I stop for my first resupply?” or “will I really have to hitchhike??”. You’ve either told your...
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