In early May 2025, I set out on a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail as the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s first artist-in-residence. I’m blogging periodically about my progress, so stay tuned for future updates. Thanks for following along!
Appalachian Trail, Days 32-34
I crossed a major state line into Virginia and spent a few days hanging out in Damascus, Virginia. Damascus is one of the most iconic trail towns and host to the annual Trail Days festival, celebrating the Appalachian Trail every May. I had my second zero day, gave a presentation about my Appalachian Trail Conservancy artist residency at the Damascus Trail Center, and gathered a crew for the 4th installment of AT karaoke blazing.
Appalachian Trail, Damascus Trail Center
Just a quick break in the blogging to announce an upcoming event. I’ll be passing through the trail town of Damascus, VA this week, and the Damascus Trail Center will be hosting an info session where I’ll talk more about my residency and my hike so far. Please join us if you’re in the area!
- Alta Via 1
- Angels Landing
- Appalachian Trail
- Appalachian Trail Conservancy
- ATC Artist Residency
- Avalon
- Backpacking
- Black Jack Campground
- Bryce Canyon National Park
- California
- Cinque Torri
- Coldai
- Damascus
- Day Hiking
- Dolomites
- Erwin
- Escalante
- Fontana Dam
- Forcella di Lago
- Gatlinburg
- Gear
- Georgia
- Giant Forest Loop
- Greyson Highlands
- Hiawassee
- Hot Springs
- Italy
- John Muir Trail
- Lagazuoi
- Lago di Brais
- Little Harbor Campground
- Mammoth Lakes
- Mist Trail
- North Carolina
- Parsons Landing Campground
- Peek-a-Boo
- Philadelphia
- Roan Highlands
- Sequoia National Park
- Smokey Mountain National Park
- Tennessee
- Three Rivers
- Thru-Hiking
- Tokopah Falls
- Trans Catalina Trail
- Tuolumne Meadows
- Two Harbors
- Utah
- Virginia
- West Rim Trail
- Willis Creek Narrows
- Yosemite National Park
- Zion National Park