ENJOYING A DAY OFF FROM HIKING? TAKE A WALK!
Yes! I take walks on my days off! (Well, at least on gorgeous days like this!) I learned the hard way some time ago that this was a sure-fire remedy […]
THE 2025 RIDGERUNNER SEASON HAS OFFICIALLY BEGUN! ❄️ PRO TIP: KEEP WALKING!
STAY SAFE AND WARM WHILE WALKING IN A WINTER WONDERLAND❄️
Walking in the depths of winter is to experience life in a cycle of quiet, peaceful slumber. The gilded glow of the winter sun streams dimly through windswept trees. The air is […]
WHEN THE UNIVERSE DELIVERS PRECISELY WHAT YOU ASKED FOR… YOU SAY YES!
Hey friends, I have big news!! I have officially accepted an Appalachian Trail Ridgerunner position in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park for the 2024 season! What is a Ridgerunner, […]
HERE IS YOUR POST-HOLIDAY HUMDRUMNESS CURE
The calendar may have flipped over to January 2024, but I am still savoring the absolute fullness of this past year. I am not quite ready to jump head-first into […]
WALKING IN THE WONDER OF AUTUMN…
There is a delight in every step when you walk in autumn’s wonder… As the world transitions from the warm embrace of summer to the gentle chill of fall, the […]
10+ REASONS TO FALL IN LOVE WITH WALKING!
Incorporating walking as a daily practice brings boundless benefits, contributing to a happier, healthier, and more balanced life. Whether you are taking a leisurely stroll or a brisk power walk, […]
DEER MAGIC IN THE WILDWOOD…
I startled a large deer on the trail today. He didn’t scamper very far away, maybe fifteen feet, and for a few moments, we just sat there and stared at […]
HAVE YOU HEARD THE PHRASE “HIKE YOUR OWN HIKE?”
Walking as a Sacred Path… Have you heard the phrase “Hike your own hike?” It is one of those phrases that make a lot of sense when you first hear […]
WALKING AS A SACRED PRACTICE IS A MAGICAL PORTAL
Walking as a Sacred Practice… The Art of Slowing Down My pace quickens as I make my way to the trailhead. And the very moment I step one foot into […]
MAGIC ON THE FOOTHILLS TRAIL… Walking as a Sacred Path
I held the intention to walk the length of the Foothills Trail, present, and intuitively… choosing a place to camp each night based on how I felt and where I […]
MY FAVORITE PRACTICAL TIPS TO BEGIN WALKING AS A SACRED PRACTICE
MY FAVORITE PRACTICAL TIPS TO BEGIN WALKING AS A SACRED PRACTICE Set an intention for yourself. It all begins with a purpose. Have realistic goals that are conceivable and […]
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 distinguishes one style from another. […]
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 rapid atmospheric pressure changes, which […]
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. In places with an absence […]
THE MAGICAL CURE FOR SEASONAL “MULLIGRUBS!”
Do you ever get the “mulligrubs” on the gray, dismal days of late fall and winter? This was a word my grandmother used to say. Even without defining it, I […]
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 event! They truly spoil us […]
RELEASING OUR RESISTANCE TO LIFE!
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… to this ancient and mystical […]
CULTIVATING A NEW PERSPECTIVE ABOUT “EXERCISE”
Have you ever felt like exercise was a punishment? I don’t mean that precise moment when you’re doing some activity you love, and you get to the really hard part, […]
SHIFTING FEAR TO LOVE!
WALKING AS A SACRED PATH ONE-DAY WILDERNESS RETREAT
Walking as a Sacred Path Wilderness Workshop: A full-day Magical Wilderness Retreat for the Mind, Body, and Spirit! Is your soul calling for a profoundly healing, spiritual experience in […]
JOIN ME FOR A MAGICAL WALK TO A SACRED MOUNTAIN…APU VERONICA!
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 be here, in this time […]
WALKING AS A SACRED PATH WILDERNESS WEEKEND RETREAT
Walking as a Sacred Path Wilderness Retreat: Friday, April 29 – Sunday, May 1, 2022. The pure beauty of wilderness blended with sacred movement, magical rituals, and personal transformation… […]
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 true for every aspect, even […]
MY FAVORITE TIPS TO STAY COOL WHILE WALKING IN THE SUMMER HEAT!
MY FAVORITE TIPS TO STAY COOL WHILE WALKING IN THE SUMMER HEAT! Whether you enjoy summer or not, it gets hot for at least a part of the year in […]
I WENT FOR A WALK TODAY…
I went for a walk today. I go for a walk most days, but I missed the past two days. I have been walking almost every day for twenty-something years, […]
DO YOU GET OCCASIONAL KNEE PAIN WHILE WALKING?
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 is in terrific condition, and […]
