Description: Jeffrey H Ryan, Author, Adventurer, Speaker, and Conservation Historian, shares his passion for hiking and nature in print, in person, and online.
Author, speaker, adventurer, and conservation historian Jeffrey H. Ryan shares his passion for nature and the great outdoors in print, in person, and online with audiences worldwide.
The insect season is in full swing, but that doesn’t mean they have to limit your time outdoors. You can minimize the risk of Lyme Disease and other tick- and mosquito-borne diseases by using repellants , staying in the center of the trail, and being vigilant about spotting ticks on your clothing or skin..
The stretch of Appalachian Trail through Virginia is 524 miles — one quarter of the entire footpath. I was recently asked to reminisce about my five section hikes through the state and about how the mountains and towns of this beautiful place have become so integral to my writing. If you’d like to learn more about section hiking in Virginia, you can check out my Virginia AT overview page or my book Appalachian Odyssey , which recounts all five trips in detail.