Comments on: Appalachian Trail: Day 1

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:15:53 +0000

My friend, Max Forester, posted the link to your trail log. I have never hiked the trail, probably never will, but I enjoyed reading about your adventures. Max (not his real name of course) was best man in my marriage to my wife, almost 41 years ago. We are still together, and still having fun. Perhaps his prayers helped bless our marriage.

By: Max Forester

Max Forester — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 03:24:46 +0000

You’re such a tremendous gift to the Appalachian Trail! And to me, personally.

Had no idea you’re so famous — and that you already had a Trail name. Not that spending time with you & Dylan, Pooch & Echo could have been better.

Looking forward to reading of your adventures.

Proud of you!

Blessings, Max Forester

By: Beth Eberhard

Beth Eberhard — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:50:04 +0000

Sounds like this hike is a great way to remind yourself of the goodness of people…so much better than the nightly news!

By: Neenah Dressler

Neenah Dressler — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:52:17 +0000

What a great adventure

By: Buster

Buster — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:16:57 +0000

I have followed your adventures for a few years now, and love your writing. I am stepping away from all social media for lent but tickled I can slip into your website and follow along. You are living my dream! One day…

By: Wendy Ebaugh

Wendy Ebaugh — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:32:19 +0000

Hi Nancy, I decided to follow you through this website instead of FB. What a treat to follow your journey and marinate in your positivity and woman power. All the best vibes are being sent to you. Go show ’em how it’s done!
Wendy Ebaugh

By: Beky Leheny

Beky Leheny — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:35:55 +0000

Hi Nancy, I love reading about your day on the trail. I gather so much more from reading by the words you choose and your style of poetic writing. it is such a joy

By: Kelley Pezzella

Kelley Pezzella — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 03:49:47 +0000

Thank you for sharing your adventures! Happy Trails Nancy!

By: Mel Church

Mel Church — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 01:42:06 +0000

Hi Nancy, My son is a library director and teaches an intro class for library science. If you meet up with Dylan and he is interested I’ll give him my son’s number.. Backfire.

By: Britt Daniel

Britt Daniel — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:47:35 +0000

Dr. Nancy Doolittle (a.k.a. Diane),

Glad you got to meet Freshground. He’s a hoot. I was impressed by your Day Zero video and became a subscriber. Curious as to what kind of camera you are using. If just a smartphone, what are your settings? 1080/60fps? The image is far superior to what you typically see on YouTube.