Dr. Jackie McKool

Jackie McKool is an adventurer, storyteller, and speaker whose curiosity has led her across America's mountains, trails, waterways, and backroads.

After completing an eleven-year section hike of the Appalachian Trail, she was inspired to preserve not only the miles she walked, but also the life lessons, unforgettable people, and quiet ways God used the journey to shape her—one faithful step at a time.

She is the author of Are You Being Deceived About True Wellness? and the Facing Fear Through Faith Appalachian Trail Memoir Trilogy. Through her writing and speaking, Jackie encourages others to pursue wholistic wellness, embrace life's unexpected detours, and discover the courage to face fear through faith in God.

Jackie lives in the mountains of western North Carolina and shares Appalachian Trail photo journals, stories, and resources on her website.