Cindy Scott

Cindy Scott is a freelance editor and writer with a background in media, film, and television. She has full-time RVed and thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail. When she's not kayaking or hiking, you can find her blogging about outdoor adventure at Cinders Travels.

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Appalachian Trail Journal Week 14: Shenandoah, Rain, Milestones & Setbacks

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Considering an Appalachian Trail thru-hike, or curious about trail life? You’re in the right place! This post continues our journey with week-by-week insights into trail life. Hi! I’m Cindy. In 2022, my husband, Barrett, and I completed a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail! 🥳 I journaled daily on the trail; these entries make up a monthly AT […]

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Appalachian Trail Journal Week 13: 800 Miles, Virginia Views & Big Decisions

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Considering an Appalachian Trail thru-hike or intrigued by trail life? You’re in the right place—this post continues my thru-hike journal of our journey with weekly trail insights. Hi! I’m Cindy. In 2022, my husband, Barrett, and I completed a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail! 🥳 I journaled daily on the trail, and now I’m releasing a new

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Week 12 of Hiking the Appalachian Trail: Seeing a Podiatrist and Facing a Flip

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Considering an Appalachian Trail thru-hike? Or perhaps intrigued by trail life? You’re in the right place! This post continues our journey, giving insight into what life on the trail is like week by week. Hi! I’m Cindy. In 2022, my husband, Barrett, and I completed a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail! 🥳 I journaled daily on the

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Week 11 of Our Appalachian Trail Hike: Heat, New Shoes & Virginia Miles

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Considering an Appalachian Trail thru-hike? Or perhaps intrigued by trail life? You’re in the right place! This post continues our journey, giving insight into what life on the trail is like week by week. Hi! I’m Cindy. In 2022, my husband, Barrett, and I completed an Appalachian Trail thru-hike! 🥳 I journaled daily on the trail; these entries

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Packing for a Thru-Hike: How I Chose My Gear for Trail

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Hi there! I’m Cindy, also known as “Radar” on the Appalachian Trail. A few years ago, I set out to complete a thru-hike of the A.T.—as an outdoor adventurer, a thru-hike had been on my bucket list for years. I just had to know if I could do one! But even with years of hiking,

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Week 10 Appalachian Trail Hike Journal: Foot Pain, Swimming & 600 Miles

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Considering an Appalachian Trail thru-hike? Or perhaps intrigued by trail life? You’re in the right place! This post continues our journey, giving insight into what life on the trail is like week by week. Hi! I’m Cindy. In 2022, my husband, Barrett, and I completed an Appalachian Trail thru-hike! 🥳 I journaled daily on the trail; these entries

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A Complete Two-Day Guide to Visiting Death Valley from Las Vegas

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Craving a break from the neon lights and buffets of Vegas? There’s no better reset button than a journey into the quiet, wide-open desert of Death Valley National Park! In my opinion, Death Valley is severely underrated! Less than 2.5 hours west of the strip, you can trade casino sparkle for salt flats, technicolor hillsides,

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Hiking the Appalachian Trail: Week 9 – Grayson Highlands Ponies & Longhorns

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Thinking about an Appalachian Trail thru-hike? Or maybe you’re just curious what it actually feels like out there on the trail? Either way, you’ve come to the right place! Hi! I’m Cindy. In 2022, my husband, Barrett, and I completed an Appalachian Trail thru-hike! 🥳 I journaled every day while on trail, and those entries are now being

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Appalachian Trail Hike Week 8: Roan Highlands, Rain, & Renewed Motivation

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Thinking about an Appalachian Trail thru-hike? Or maybe you’re just looking to get an idea of what it’s like? Then you’ve come to the right place! Hi! I’m Cindy. In 2022, my husband, Barrett, and I completed an Appalachian Trail thru-hike! 🥳 I journaled daily while on trail and plan to have our entire AT thru-hike tale up

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Ultimate Guide: 60+ National Parks Gifts for Park Lovers of Every Age

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National Parks have been called America’s Best Idea, and it’s easy to see why! If you – or someone you love – can’t get enough of these incredible places, you’re in the right spot! Hi there! My name is Cindy. My goal is to help fellow adventurers discover exciting new outdoor experiences. In the US,

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