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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SACRED WALKING PERU: SALKANTAY & BEYOND!
Sacred Walking Peru: Salkantay and Beyond (2026) August 29 – September 10, 2026 Join Collin for a 12-day walking journey through the heart of the
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
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
THE 2025 RIDGERUNNER SEASON HAS OFFICIALLY BEGUN! ❄️ PRO TIP: KEEP WALKING!
The first hitch of the 2025 Smokies Ridgerunner Season was delayed by a day due to a winter storm. I was originally to enter the
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
RELEASING OUR RESISTANCE TO LIFE!
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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…
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
SHIFTING FEAR TO LOVE!
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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
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
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
DO YOU GET OCCASIONAL KNEE PAIN WHILE WALKING?
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