Hi I'm new here, first post:) My name is Melissa, I have 2 dogs, a mutt named Lloyd and a working line german shepherd named Nash. Next spring I want to walk from Rochester NY to California (haven't decided exactly where, Santa Cruz is currently topping the list). I have not gone anything longer than an overnight at this point, so need to get some longer trips in before next spring, need to get all my equipment (only have a small pack, not big enough for more than a day trip really) and need to plan my trip! I guess this is mostly an introduction, but I will have tons of questions while I get ready over the next year.