THERE WILL BE MUD: A GUIDE TO SURVIVING THE MUCKETY MUCK
You made it through winter (almost!). You navigated snow, the ice, the wind that makes your eyes water in ways that have nothing to do
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WHAT’S BUGGING YOU? A GUIDE TO SURVIVING GNATS
What’s Bugging You? A Trail Guide to Surviving Gnats in the Smokies Let’s talk about that special kind of madness that only a swarm of
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
JOIN ME AT THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL DAYS FESTIVAL!
Yay! WildWoodWear is proud to be invited to the Appalachian Trail Days Festival (after being on the waitlist for 6 months!) Stop by and say
WHAT TYPE OF WALKER ARE YOU?
No matter what type of walk you lace up your shoes and step out the door to take, it is the energy and intention that
CAN YOU FEEL IT IN YOUR BODY WHEN WEATHER IS APPROACHING?
Can you tell in your joints when the weather changes? Do you get achy knees or shoulders when storms are approaching? This is due to
A GUIDE TO THE WONDERS OF WINTER WALKING!
A Guide to the wonders of winter walking: Walking in the heart of winter is to experience life in a cycle of quiet slumber.
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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HONORING SACRED SITES…
Packing my backpack to walk the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu has me thinking ahead of how I want to present my being… my essence…
JOIN ME FOR A MAGICAL WALK TO A SACRED MOUNTAIN…APU VERONICA!
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ARE YOU READY FOR A HAPPY & HEALTHY 2022!
Well, we made it. It’s New Year’s Eve 2021, and many cannot see the dawn of 2022 soon enough. Me? Well, I am thrilled to
FIVE TIPS FOR HAPPY FEET (AND BODIES)!
I am convinced, now more than ever, that even our most complex issues in life can have ridiculously simple solutions. I find this to be
DO YOU GET OCCASIONAL KNEE PAIN WHILE WALKING?
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40-MILE UWHARRIE TRAIL THRU-HIKE VIDEOS
Here’s a short video of my 40-mile walk in the Wild Woods of the Uwharrie Trail! The weather could not have been better, the trail
UWHARRIE TRAIL, HERE I COME!
I am heading out in a few days to hike the 40-mile Uwharrie National Recreational Trail (UNRT). I am thrilled to be exploring a new
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
WALK MUCH? STAND UP STRAIGHT!
Last fall, I began to see a chiropractor for chronic pain in my Sacroiliac (SI) joint. I had blamed it on walking on pavement for
WALKING AND HIKING AS A COPING MECHANISM
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LEAVE NO TRACE, PRINCIPLE #4: LEAVE WHAT YOU FIND
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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
WILDWOOD MAGIC: A GUIDE TO WALKING AS A SACRED PATH- THE BOOK!
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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
DON’T JUST LISTEN TO THE WEATHER APP… BE PREPARED!
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WHICH SCENARIO SOUNDS LIKE MORE FUN?😜
This is a short video contrasting the differences in outdoor experiences when we plan ahead and prepare (LNT principle one) vs. when we do not.
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
TRUST IN DIVINE TIMING
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A MEDITATION EXPERIMENT: WALKING WITH AWARENESS
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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…
