For my 50th birthday, please help support this trail which is truly dear to my heart. I have spent many hours on it hiking, and hope it stays for future generations to enjoy.

The Mountains-to-Sea Trail spans 1175 miles across North Carolina—meandering through small towns and historic sites, within national and state parks and on footpaths through places of astounding natural beauty.  From Clingmans Dome in the Smokies to Jockey's Ridge on the Outer Banks, the trail connects many natural and cultural gems.  Walking any or all of the MST is a path to experiencing the state in a whole new way.  

I ask you to help me give the MST a 43rd birthday gift that will support the ongoing work to build, maintain, protect and promote this special path.

You can give directly to my campaign by clicking on the donate button on the right side of this page. No gift is too big or too small!  

This year, the trail has provided respite and safe recreation when we needed it most,  and I invite you to experience the MST as a place of rejuvenation and exploration.  Learn about the MST and how to hike it here, or ask me about it.  

Happy 43rd to this wonderful community of trail stewards, volunteers, hikers, trail angels, dreamers and trailblazers!  Thank you for supporting my appreciation of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail.