Hiking with Jessica "Dixie" Mills

Bossard Library is pleased to welcome Jessica "Dixie" Mills to the Library for a presentation on Saturday, September 9, 2023.  

On Sunday, September 10, 2023, at 1:30 PM, hiking enthusiasts are encouraged to join Dixie for a 3-mile hike on the Gatewood Trail System at the University of Rio Grande. Those participating will receive an "I Hiked with Dixie" commemorative pin (while supplies last).

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT.

Please note that the hiking portion of the event will be moved to a different time of the day or may not take place in the case of severe weather (thunder, lightning, hail, etc.). This decision will be made late Saturday evening or early Sunday morning. We ask that those who register watch our website and Facebook page for any changes made to this event.

Weather permitting, photo opportunities with Dixie will be available at the head of the trail system 2 hours prior to the official start of the hike. Dixie will also have merchandise available for sale both at the presentation and at the hike.

All those wishing to hike with Dixie will need to sign a waiver in order to participate in this event. For those ages 17 and under, a parent/legal guardian must sign the waiver for each minor. Minors (ages 17 and under) must be accompanied on the hike by a responsible adult -- either the parent/legal guardian or an adult designated on the waiver by the parent/legal guardian. 

Waivers can be dropped off at the library's Circulation Desk, mailed to the Library at 7 Spruce Street, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631, or e-mailed to this address: library@bossardlibrary.org.

All waivers must be on file at the library no later than Friday, September 8.

Click here to register and sign the waiver/waivers for Hiking with Dixie. 

Dixie is an inspirational creator and accomplished adventurer who bailed from society's rat race in 2015 to chase a childhood dream of thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail. Since taking her first steps on the trail, she has built a successful backpacking platform sharing knowledge and adventures on YouTube along the way.

In 2018, Dixie completed the "Triple Crown of Hiking" which encompasses three 2,000+ mile trails including the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continental Divide Trail. Dixie has since expanded her adventuring to other countries, and continues to grow by finding new ways to step outside her comfort zone while encouraging others to do the same.

Visit Dixie on the web (https://homemadewanderlust.com/) and view her hiking videos on her YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQhqmV26773qZhzqJz4VFcw), including a video she created about Grandma Gatewood and hiking the Grandma Gatewood Memorial Trail at Hocking Hills (https://youtu.be/rpxVRCCxWco?t=1).

This event is free and open to all registered participants.