Teachers on Hiatus

We are Melissa and Reuben Stugart, a couple of teachers who fell in love with exploring the world. We met at our first teaching job at a wilderness therapeutic facility for adjudicated boys in rural Georgia. We discovered a common enthusiasm for the outdoors and helping children in need. After a few years of working together, we decided to get married and thru-hike the Appalachian Trail for our honeymoon in 2007.  Since then, we have traveled extensively during our winter and summer teacher breaks.

After completing the AT, we told ourselves that one day we would become Triple Crowners, by also finishing thru-hikes on the Pacific Crest Trail and Continental Divide Trails. That day has finally come! We are Teachers on Hiatus.

Watch our channels to see the lessons we learn each week as we embark on our epic adventure!