Emily was a devoted wife and stay-at-home-mom who gave up her teaching career to be the best wife and mother a family could want. When those responsibilities lessened, a friend suggested she hike the Appalachian Trail. In 2015 Emily completed all 2,189.2 miles of the journey. Where one adventure ended another one began; armed with a new passion in life, Emily shares her lessons learned on the trail through her books, art, and presentations. Black Bear’s Adventure is a charming autobiographical story that shows achieving your dream is always possible with lessons of respecting nature weaved in. This book commemorates the 10thAnniversary of Emily’s 2015 Appalachian Trail thru-hike.