morvasaaty/AppalachianTrail-LD-Hikers-Blogs-and-Weather-20-years huggingface dataset:
Date: 2016-05-21
From: Bear's Den Hostel

To: Keys Gap WV
Miles today: 14.3
Weather: light rain

I woke up this morning at 5:30 because I was excited to see my Dad at Harper's Ferry, WV. I looked outside and it was raining so I just sat on my bunk and thought about how I should be walking. I finally got the courage to go outside and hike in the rain at 7:00. I was still very sore and tired from my last 2 days of hiking and my feet really hurt so I was not really fast today. I was very unmotivated today so I hiked to a road and called my Dad and begged my Dad to pick me up at Keys Gap instead of Harper's Ferry. I still had a very productive day and hiked 14.3 miles. I am very glad I got out early cause my feet hurt and I needed the rest. I completed my 4th state today. 10 more to go! My Dad took us to a hotel where I will be taking 2 zero days. I am enjoying it and might finish up my 6 miles in to Harper's Ferry tomorrow or Monday. We will see how the weather is. My sister Candace made me some amazing buckeyes and they are very good! They completed my day!
Date: 2016-05-22
From: Keys Gap WV

To: Keys Gap WV
Miles today: 0.0
Weather: light rain

We slept in late and went to breakfast at IHOP! Then we toured HArpers Ferry and signed at the Appalachain Trail Conservatory. Then I met a good friend for lunch Eli Huyard. He was doing a section with a group from his school around this area. He is planning on doing a through hike next year! It was nice meeting up with him and talking about our adventures! Then we went to Buffalo Wild Wings and watched the braves game and came back to our hotel and jumped in the jacuzzi and relaxed. Today was really fun day and it was a perfect day to take a zero day because it was raining all day!
Date: 2016-05-23
From: Keys Gap WV

To: Harper's Ferry
Miles today: 6.3
Weather: few clouds

We slept in late this morning and went to breakfast. My dad then dropped me off to hike 6.3 miles to Harper's Ferry. The trail was very nasty from all the rain and I got very muddy. It was a very beautiful hike though and I enjoyed walking through historical Harper's Ferry! My Dad picked me up around noon and then we went to Walmart and got resupplied for the next 6 days. Then we came back to the hotel and finished our laundry and then went and played putt putt and hit some 70mph baseballs. Then we grabbed some dinner and then we went back to hotel and I drank a gallon of chocolate milk and am now getting ready to fall asleep.
Date: 2016-05-24
From: Harper's Ferry

To: Turners Gap
Miles today: 17.2

Today was a pretty hard day. Me and my dad got up and went to breakfast. Then I left at 9:30 to get back on the trail. I said my goodbyes to my dad and then headed out. It was hard to say goodbye to my dad. I had a really great time with him and now that I am getting farther from home it is less time my dad will come up. I know that the next time I will see my dad is in a month, so I think that made saying my goodbyes even harder. The only thing that kept me going and keeping my moods up was that I have a lot of stuff to look forward to in PA, and I know that i am basically half way, so I don't have that much time until I am done. Today was good in terrain and the only big climb was right out of Harper's Ferry. I got to my shelter early, so I decide to hike 2 more miles and camp at a place where I can take a shower, and order pizza. So I got to my place at 5:00, orderedpizza, and washed up. I am still waiting for my pizza and I am getting hungry. I am very anxious to get home so I am going to hike as far as I can in the next couple of weeks and get miles in. I miss my family a lot, but I know my mom will come up soon, so that is helping. I hiked 17.2 miles today. I am in Maryland now, so 5 states down and 9 states to go!
Date: 2016-05-25
From: Turners Gap

To: Falls Creek
Miles today: 24.3
Weather: clear sky

I woke up really early this morning and got hiking at 7:00. At first I was hiking pretty fast, but at around noon I got really tired and the day got very hot. The terrain wasn't too bad, but at the end of the day the rocks showed up and it was bad. It was so rocky that I got lost on the trail for about 20 minutes trying to figure out where the trail went from the rocks. If PA is something like that the i think I am going to have a hard time hiking with the rocks. At the very end of the day I crossed the Mason Dixon line (Pennsylvania and Maryland border) and camped about 0.5 miles past the border. I am glad I am finally in PA and will cross the official half way point soon. I am still very homesick, but I just got to keep going and soon I will get over it. I got to my campsite at 6:45 today. I hiked 24.3 miles today. 6 states down, 8 states to go!
Date: 2016-05-26
From: Falls Creek

To: Quarry Gap Shelter
Miles today: 20.0
Weather: overcast clouds

I woke up early this morning and started hiking at 7:15. I started to get in the rocks today, but they weren't to bad. I had a good hike today and got to my shelter at 4:30 today. I had a problem in not having enough water, so I got a little dehydrated. Today was a very hot day and the bugs are starting to come out. I am starting to drink a lot more water cause the weather is hot. At 5:00 David Martin (Iceman) came up to my shelter to see me. He brought some pizza, soda, chips, and Oreo cookies for me to eat. Wow! He really made my day! I really enjoyed seeing him again and having that good food. I am excited to get to the half way point tomorrow and do the half gallon challenge. Today I hiked 20.0 miles to Quarry Gap Shelter.
Date: 2016-05-27
From: Quarry Gap Shelter

To: Pine Grove
Miles today: 17.2

I woke up way this morning and was excited to get going. I knew I was going to hike past the half way point and at the end of the day meet some family. Today was a good day in terrain, but it is still very buggy and hot. I got to Pine Grove at 2:30 today and took on the half gallon challenge. I conquered it in 51 minutes and felt pretty good. Later on my grandma, uncle and aunt, Eman and Marcie, and their family; EJ, Tye, and Dylan, came up to see me. I had a great time with them and was glad to see them again. We ate some good food and then talked about my trip and hung out. Today I hiked 17.2 miles.
Date: 2016-05-28
From: Pine Grove

To: Boiling Springs, Pa
Miles today: 19.3
Weather: few clouds

I woke up this morning and had breakfast at the hostel. I had a very bad night of sleep because the hostel didn't have air conditioning and it was very hot so I couldn't sleep. I got going at 7:30 today and had a tough time. I was feeling home sick and wanted to go home. Soon after though, David Martin (Iceman) contacted me and came and hiked with me for a little bit. He then had soda and refreshments at his car that he gave us hikers. That lifted up my spirits. He then followed me in his car and met me a couple of more times and restocked me with refreshments and encouragement. David then offered me to stay at his place in Lancaster, so I hiked to Boiling Springs and he picked me up there and took me to his place. Barb cooked me a great meal and I had a great time. David and Barb made a 0 (my spirits) day into a 10 day and I want to thank them for what they have done and for their encouragement. I hiked   19.3 miles to Boiling Springs
Date: 2016-05-29
From: Boiling Springs, Pa

To: Duncannon, Pa
Miles today: 25.2
Weather: clear sky

I woke up way this morning and David (Iceman)took me up to Boiling Springs at 7:15 and I headed out on the trail. Today I hiked through a lot of fields and farms which was really cool. It got very hot but at least it wasn't as hot as the last couple of days which was nice. I hiked to Duncannon today and there my aunt's and grandparents picked me up and took me back to Lancaster, PA. There I will take a zero day for Memorial Day, and hang out with my cousins. I hiked 25.2 miles
Date: 2016-05-30
From: Duncannon, Pa

To: Lancaster, Pa
Miles today: 0.0

I woke up this morning. I then hanged out with my cousins all day. We went swimming, played wiffle ball, had a memorial day supper, and just had a great time. I want to thank all of my family in Lancaster for all that they did for me and for making so I had a great time. I wish I could spend more time off and enjoy time with my cousins, but I need to get back on the trail. I had a great time today and loved seeing everybody. I hiked 0.0 miles today and will be getting back on the trail tomorrow.
Date: 2016-05-31
From: Duncannon, Pa

To: Tentsite
Miles today: 16.5
Weather: light rain

I slept good this morning and my aunt Marilyn made me some breakfast. She then dropped me off at the trail in Duncannon at 10:00 this morning. I had a great time yesterday with my cousins and family and missed them when I was on the trail. The terrain wasn't to bad today. I am starting to hit more rocky areas and the really rocky parts are coming soon. I got to a campsite at 5:30 today and decided to camp there. I did 16.5 miles today. I also want to thank every one who signed my trail journal and for all the encouragement. It really means a lot!
Date: 2016-06-01
From: Tentsite

To: Shelter 501
Miles today: 30.5
Weather: light rain

I woke up really this morning at 5:30 and got hiking at 6:00. I had to stop and get some water cause I was out yesterday and where I camped there was no water. I knew I had a pretty big day, so I tried to hike fast, but not too fast that it would wear me out. I had some good terrain, but at times the trail would get very rocky. I got to my shelter at 7:30 today and I am very sore. There my aunts Marylin and Rosie met me with their kids, Parker, Ruth, and Jeffrey. They bring me some pizza, chips, soda, tea, fiber bars, and really good food. I had a great time with them and want to thank them for what they did. It was very nice to see them after a long day. I hiked my longest day so far, and joined the 30 mile club with 30.5 miles today
Date: 2016-06-02
From: Shelter 501

To: Hwy183
Miles today: 9.5
Weather: overcast clouds

I woke up this morning and left at 7:15. At first it got very rocky and it was rough to walk. I felt pretty good from doing a long day yesterday, but my feet hurt from a long day, and of all the rocks. I decided to do a short day today and hike only 9.5 miles. There I got picked up and taken to a motel for the night. Later my uncle Mike, and cousins Michael and EJ came to come visit me. They got me a room and took me out to eat. We then went and toured the world's largest Cabela's store. Michael and EJ will be hiking with me tomorrow and we are going to have a good time. I hiked 9.5 miles today.
Date: 2016-06-03
From: Hwy183

To: Resevoir Road
Miles today: 20.0

We woke up this morning and ate some breakfast at the motel. Me, Michael (buckskin), and EJ (brave) then got dropped off at the trail at 8:45. The trail got very rocky in the last couple of days and today was no different. We were at first going to do only 14 miles today, but then we felt pretty good so we decided to do 20 miles. It rained last night and this morning so the rocks and trail was wet. I had a pretty scary fall and bruised up my knee pretty bad. Luckily nothing to bad came out from my fall but just a couple of bruises. We got to our road at 6:00 and there my aunt Rosie and uncle Tim picked us up. They took us to a motel and and treated us with a room and then took us out for supper. We had a great time and I want to thank them for what they did for us. I hiked 20.0 miles today.
Date: 2016-06-04
From: Resevoir Road

To: Blue Mtn Summit
Miles today: 20.9

I woke up this morning at 7:00 and we got a shuttle to the trail. We started out at 8:30. Today was very rocky again, and hard on our feet. I have been walking thru a lot of poison ivy the last couple of days and I am starting to get some. The terrain wasn't too bad other than the rocks, but we were able to go pretty fast. We got to Blue Mtn Summit at 6:00 and then we went to a restaurant to eat. Eman and Marcy came to pick us up and took us back to Lancaster. There I met my mom, Candace, and Josiah. I will be taking a zero tomorrow because I am starting to get blisters, my poison ivy, the weather is suppose to be really bad, and I want to spend some extra time with my family and cousins. Today we hiked 20.9 miles.
Date: 2016-06-05
From: Blue Mtn Summit

To: Lancaster Pa
Miles today: 0.0
Weather: light rain

I woke up this morning and I realized that I had a zero day. Me, my mom, and Josiah slept in and made breakfast and then invited the rest of the family over. We hung out and had fun. We then played wiffle ball in the rain, and had a pool war and enjoyed time with my cousins. I will be going back on the trail tomorrow morning with my mom and Josiah. I am going to try to do lot of miles in the next two weeks, so I am going to try to book it, but we will see what happens. I hiked 0.0 miles
Date: 2016-06-06
From: Lancaster Pa

To: Pa Rte 873
Miles today: 13.2
Weather: scattered clouds

I was able to sleep in this morning and get a good breakfast. We left to go back to the trail at 9:00. I didn't start on the trail till 11:30 though. Josiah hiked with me for the first 5 miles and then there my mom met us with some lunch. I then hiked the rest of the way by myself and got to Pa Rte 873 at 6:30. The terrain was very, very rocky today. I can't wait to get out of PA and get out of the rocks so I can get more miles in and not hurt my feet. Today I felt good with my legs with the zero day which was good. My poison ivy got worse today and is pretty bad. I might have to take some days off because of it spreading and it being pretty miserable. I am going to try to go 20+ miles today, but I don't know if my poison will let me. We will be sleeping in the car today and enjoying my time with my mom and brother. Today I hiked 13.2
Date: 2016-06-07
From: Pa Rte 873

To: Town
Miles today: 0.0
Weather: clear sky

I woke up this morning and saw that my poison ivy was really bad. I made the decision there that I am not going to hike today cause of my poison. We went to go look for a motel and found one. We got in at 8:00 and right away we all slept and woke up at around 1:00. Later on we went to the doctor and he got us some pills to take. Tomorrow I don't know what I am going to do. I hope that I can hike, but I need to rest up and make sure my poison is ok. So we will see how it hold up in the morning to see if I hike or not. I feel like I need to hike tho cause I feel like I could be father and falling behind, so I want to go. I hiked 0.0 miles today.
Date: 2016-06-09
From: town

To: Wind Gap
Miles today: 20.8

I woke up early this morning and ate breakfast at the motel. My mom dropped me off at the trail at 7:30 and I got going fast early. I was ready to hit the trail again after being held up for a couple of days. Right away I had to put my poles away and climb up the rocks with my hands. I enjoyed it a lot. After that the trail flattened out a lot and the weather was awsome. It was very sunny and the temperature was awsome. I met my mom and brother for lunch at a road and then hiked on. I got to Wind Gap at 4:30 where my mom and brother picked me up to take me back to the motel to clean up my poison ivy. My poison is feeling a lot better and showed a good sign today when I was hiking. Today I hiked 20.8 miles today. -- Andre YoderAndre left 3 months ago to start his amazing and wonderful journey on the A.T.!! Little did he realize how hard it would be physically and mentally to accomplish what he did so far on this adventurous journey!! He is encouraged and happy that he is 1/2 way, but he knows how many miles he needs to walk yet!! He is also back on the trail this morning and I'm praising God for healing his poison ivy and that I am able to be with him to help take care of it and bandage it!! ??Also little did I know on how God would orchestrate everything and bring awesome people into his life at the RIGHT time!!! Prayer is very powerful and something that I do a LOT....I just want to THANK everyone that is praying for him!! There are also soooooo many names to mention and so I just want to thank all my friends and family for opening your homes, providing delicious meals, giving trail food, hiking with him, giving him money to have a nice place to sleep instead of in the woods ??, giving him a ride, sending him text messages, Facebook messages and providing encouragement!! You'll are awesome and he couldn't do what he is doing without all your support!! ???? -- Andre's Mom
Date: 2016-06-10
From: Wind Gap

To: Camp Road
Miles today: 26.0
Weather: scattered clouds

I woke up early this morning and ate some good breakfast. Then I headed on the trail at 8:00. The terrain was nice and mostly flat but very rocky. I crossed the Pennsylvania new Jersey line at noon today and there my mom and brother met me for lunch. I got to Camp road at 7:00 and there we will sleep and try to head out very early in the morning. Today I hiked 26.0 mile. 7 States Down - 7 States to go and over 1300 miles.
Date: 2016-06-11
From: Camp Road

To: Culver's Gap
Miles today: 17.9
Weather: overcast clouds

I woke up really early this morning at 4:30 and got hiking at 5:30. I wanted to get as much miles in as I could before lunch cause my mom needed to go back to Lancaster to drop off my brother. I wasn't going to go with them but then I decided last night to wake up early and hike fast. Right away in the morning I tried to hike really fast and was hiking as fast as I could. Later on in the day I got tired and I slowed down, but I kept going. I got to Culver's Gap at 12:15 and from there we went to Lancaster. Here we r dropping off my brother to go back to South Carolina for a camp. Me and my mom are going to sleep in Lancaster and then head back up early tomorrow morning to go back on the trail. I am very tired for how fast I hiked today. I also don't feel to good but I think it is from a lack of sleep. My poison is going away pretty well, but it is starting to make these open wounds and we are afraid that some wounds are or might get infected, so today we tried to treat them. Today I hiked 17.9 miles.I also want to congratulate Mountain Man for completing his SOBO hike today!
Date: 2016-06-12
From: Culver's Gap

To: Goodrich Road
Miles today: 22.1
Weather: clear sky

This morning we woke up and dropped off Josiah with Mike Stoltzfus to go back down to South Carolina. I had a great time with my brother and miss him already. Me and my mom then drove up to the trail. I didn't get started till 10:00 this morning. About 9 miles in I ran into some trail magic (Asian Food)which was really nice. I then hiked out and got to a road at 6:30. The terrain is still very rocky but hopefully it will get smoother. Tomorrow me and my mom r going to try to do 30 miles and hike into New York. Dad said he would eat grasshoppers if Mom and I did 30 miles in 1 day. So dad u better get the grasshoppers ready??????. I hiked 22.1 miles today
Date: 2016-06-13
From: Goodrich Road

To: Longhouse Drive
Miles today: 19.8
Weather: broken clouds

Today I woke up early and got started hiking. My mom met me one mile in and started to hike with me for the rest of the day. We at first were going to try to do 30 miles but we got tired and feet started to hurt. The terrain wasn't too bad, just a few climbs. We got to Longhouse Drive at 3:30 and got a ride back to our car. We got some pizza and then found a place to sleep at St Thomas Episcopal Church and they have showers and laundry. Tomorrow I will be officially in New York and later on in the week me and my mom plan to stop by New York City, since the trail goes near the place. We hiked 19.8 miles today.
Date: 2016-06-14
From: Longhouse Drive

To: Elk Park Road
Miles today: 20.3
Weather: overcast clouds

I started hiking at 7:30 and was planning to try to hike some big miles. Right away the terrain got very rocky and steep. The rocks slowed me down a lot. I officially crossed the new Jersey and new York mark early this morning. 8 states down-6 more states to go! I got to elk park road at 5:30 and there decided to call it a day. I was wanting to go a little farther, but I was tired and exhausted. I hiked 20.3 miles
Date: 2016-06-15
From: Elk Park Road

To: Palisades Interstate Parkway
Miles today: 11.5
Weather: few clouds

Today I got going on the trail at 6:30. The trail is very rocky and rugged. I hiked the lemon squeezer which was cool. I hiked till noon and there my mom picked me up at Palisades Interstate Parkway. We went to our motel, cleaned up, and then we took the train to New York City to tour the place. We went and saw the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, Twin Tower Memorials and then had some New York pizza. I had a great time in the city. Today I hiked 11.5 miles today.
Date: 2016-06-16
From: Palisades Interstate Parkway

To: Hudson River Bridge
Miles today: 7.7
Weather: clear sky

Today I slept in and started hiking at 9:30. I hiked 5 miles and met my mom on top of Bear Mountain where we had lunch. We spent a lot of time there and looked at the views that looks over New York City. I didn't feel very hikey today so I decided to just hike down the mountain to the Hudson River bridge and there my mom picked me up at 2:30. I took today easy with my mom since tomorrow she is going to go home for a while and I will be on my own again. We went to the grocery store and packed my food bag, so it's ready to go tomorrow morning. I hiked 7.7 miles today to the Hudson River Bridge.
Date: 2016-06-17
From: Hudson River Bridge

To: RPH Shelter
Miles today: 25.4
Weather: broken clouds

I woke up this morning and went and ate breakfast. I got started hiking at 8:30 from the Hudson Bridge. The terrain wasn't too bad today. My mom met me for lunch and then from there we said our goodbyes and she started to head for home. It was hard for me to see her go. I had a great time hiking with her and spending time with her. I know that in a week she will come back so that helps me a lot. I definitely have the best Mom on the planet! My pack is really heavy, cause I am carrying 8 days worth of food. I got to RPH shelter at 7:00 today. I hiked 25.4 miles today.
Date: 2016-06-18
From: RPH Shelter

To: Wiley Shelter
Miles today: 25.6
Weather: clear sky

I woke up this morning to David Martin (Iceman) at the shelter with some donuts, muffins, oj, and drinks. I had a good breakfast and then headed out at 7:00. Iceman followed me all day, and met me at road crossings with a drink and refreshments. When it came to lunch time he got pizza for me and AB and we were able to have a good lunch. This was exactly what I needed with me transitioning back into being alone again. I want to thank Iceman for everything he did for me today, and it was awsome to be able to see him again. Iceman is like a Rockstar to the hiker community! Today I got to Wiley Shelter at 6:00. I am very sore from another long day and will probably have to slow it down tomorrow. Today I hiked 25.6 miles today