THE POLITE MAGIC OF CROWN SHYNESS🌳
Look up in a maritime forest where live oaks reign, and you might catch one of nature’s most elegant mysteries: crown shyness. There, against the
Tag: Enchanted Forest
2025 SEASON RIDGERUNNER ON THE AT AGAIN! HURRAY!🥾
I have great news! I loved being an Appalachian Trail Ridgerunner in the Smokies SO MUCH I’ve decide to be the long-season Ridgerunner again for
WHAT’S SO SCARY ABOUT THE WOODS?
Why have the woods traditionally been portrayed as a dark and scary place? Timeless fairytales of old often feature the deep, dark forest where who
40 MAGICAL MILES IN THE UWHARRIE MOUNTAINS!
The Three Rivers Land Trust, the Uwharrie Mountain Trail Club, and many wonderful volunteers make this 4-day backpacking “thruhike” a truly spectacular
THE WALKING AS A SACRED PATH WILDERNESS RETREAT WAS A HUGE HIT!!
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JOIN ME FOR A MAGICAL WALK TO A SACRED MOUNTAIN…APU VERONICA!
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FINDING THE ORDER IN CHAOS!
I just returned from a three-day backpacking trip in my all-time favorite wilderness area. The weather was absolutely stellar, I got to hike with a
WHAT IS WILDWOOD MAGIC?
What is Wildwood Magic? The Wild Wood is an enchanted place where we take our physical body for a simple walk in the woods and
A WALK IN THE WILDWOOD… [A COASTAL N.C. EVENT]
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3 STEPS TO BEING FULLY CALM & RELAXED WHILE HIKING ALONE
Have you wanted to experience the peace and solitude of an enchanted forest but have been too afraid to go by yourself? Many people are
LEAVE NO TRACE: BE A KEEPER OF THE LAND
The “Leave No Trace” Center for Outdoor Ethics has a mission to protect the outdoors by educating and inspiring people to enjoy it responsibly. Leave
HIKING THE 288-MILE BENTON MACKAYE TRAIL!
I did a thing! I just completed a 288-mile hike on the Benton MacKaye Trail! My journey on the BMT has been a full and
BACKPACKING ON THE BENTON MACKAYE TRAIL
Hello Friends! I am getting so excited about my next backpacking adventure! I am currently preparing for a hike through the Great Smoky Mountains National
THE BLESSING WITHIN CHAOS…
“EVERYTHING IS CANCELLED.” I have been hearing myself say this repeatedly, in awe actually, as I process what is actually going on in the world…
WHAT IS WALKING AS A SACRED PRACTICE?
So, what is Walking as a Sacred Practice, anyway? Truly being present in nature is opening to receive all of the healing, all of the
WISE WOMAN WALKING: A MAGICAL RETREAT OF TRANSFORMATION THROUGH SACRED MOVEMENT AND RITUALS
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ARE YOU READY TO FEEL LIKE YOU CAN DO ABSOLUTELY ANYTHING??
Many people are looking for ways to add more self-confidence, self-reliance, and better health to their lives. Although there are many ways to do this,
Stress Is A Killer! Here Is The Cure…🥾
STRESS!!! It is truly a killer these days! I believe it is super important to find tools to help us when we feel overwhelmed. When
SHINRIN-YOKU: THE JAPANESE ART AND SCIENCE OF FOREST BATHING
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SELECTING A TENT SITE: LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!
I was out hiking the other day, and I hear the tell-tale “crack” first, and then approximately 1-2 seconds later, I hear it lumbering through
AN OVERNIGHT HIKE IN NATURE CURES ALL THAT AILS…
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HIKING ETIQUETTE: HOW TO BE RESPECTFUL OF THE EARTH AND OTHERS ON THE TRAIL
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“LEAVE NO TRACE” MEETS THE “4 AGREEMENTS” ON THE TRAIL…
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WELCOME TO THE WILDWOOD CIRCLE!
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BACKPACKING ON THE COOSA BACKCOUNTRY TRAIL
This was a really intense hike for me! Of course I would probably say that after every backpacking trip, but rarely do I walk away
EXPLORING EARTH MAGIC!
Mom and I always have a wonderful time up in Boone together. We usually go hike the Boone Fork Trail/Mountain to Sea Trail in Julian
THE MAGIC OF THE WILD WOOD!
The beauty of our Maritime Forest here on the Crystal Coast never ceases to awe and amaze me. I walk away in complete wonder every
THE MOUNTAINS TO SEA TRAIL ANNUAL GATHERING OF FRIENDS
The annual MOUNTAINS-TO-SEA TRAIL Gathering of Friends was held in Elkin, N.C. this past weekend. What a fun weekend we all had! Meeting all the
MOUNTAINS TO SEA TRAIL: THE NEUSIOK
The watchful eye of this Osprey follows us as we make our way along the shore on the Neusiok Trail… The Neusiok Trail is a
MOREHEAD CITY IS FULL OF SPRING BEAUTY!
Walking as a Sacred Practice… Even through the streets of downtown Morehead City I found beauty around every corner. What a beautiful place! I am
