Jackie McKool
Where faith, stories, and encouragement meet
Welcome — I'm so glad you stopped by…
About
I’m Jackie McKool — author, speaker, adventurer, and fellow traveler who believes every person has a story worth hearing.
Come in, stay awhile, and explore stories of faith, adventure, wellness, and the unexpected paths God uses to shape our lives.
Whether you arrived because of one of my books, the Appalachian Trail, a speaking engagement, wellness, family history, or simple curiosity, I hope you’ll find something here that encourages your own journey.
I believe every person has a story worth hearing.
Every season of life has something to teach us.
And every step of faith matters.
So pour yourself a cup of coffee…
take a look around…
and stay as long as you’d like.
Blogs
The People Who Walked into the Story
An unexpected connection awaited me at this little schoolhouse along the Appalachian Trail. Some of the most memorable people I met during my eleven ...
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Why It Became a Memoir
Hello Friends, As I continue to reflect over my experience of writing not just my Appalachian Trail story, but the personal stories woven throughout ...
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Why This Story Had to Be Told
This is a picture of me writing in my journal on my very first backpacking trip on the Appalachian Trail back in 2000. You ...
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