TWO ROADS DIVERGED IN A WOOD…
Are you familiar with the poem, The Road Not Taken, by Robert Frost? This enchanting poem has always spoken to me. It stirs something within that cannot be put into […]
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, […]
ANOTHER AMAZING ADVENTURE IN THE BOOKS… TREKKING IN THE ENCHANTED LAND OF NEPAL 2023!
I was honored to have eight incredible women accompany me on the trek of a lifetime in the Annapurna region. Everyone did fantastic and an unforgettable adventure was had by […]
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 […]
WHEN THE WILD WOMAN ROAMED FREE IN THE FOREST…
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 […]
MAGIC IN THE SMOKY MOUNTAINS!
There is something so magical about walking through the Great Smoky Mountains in early Spring… The crisp, clear streams, endless views, amazing wildflower displays, dark skies, and a special last […]
WALKING AS A SACRED PATH ONE-DAY WILDERNESS RETREAT (NORTH GA)
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. […]
A STROLL THROUGH CUMBERLAND ISLAND, GA…
Cumberland Island, Georgia, is a barrier island off the coast of southern Georgia. It is home to a herd of wild horses, armadillos, bobcats, coyotes, deer, and the most enchanted […]
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 […]
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 […]
THINGS I INADVERTENTLY LEARNED WHILE ASCENDING TO 17,598′ IN ELEVATION…
(Mount Everest Base Camp Trek: Part II) Things I inadvertently learned while ascending to 17,598′ in elevation… Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) It took nine days to ascend to […]
WALKING TO THE TOP OF THE WORLD… MT EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK
Walking to the top of the world…(at least as close as I can get!) (Part I) Ahhh… walking in the magic of the Himalayan mountains… a long-time dream that is […]
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 […]
MUSINGS FROM RAMBLES IN THE WILDWOOD…
Today is the second time in a row that I have seen bears on my walk. Today, I stood there… in complete awe… watching the grace and ease with which […]
YAY! I AM OFFICIALLY A LEAVE NO TRACE MASTER EDUCATOR!
I am delighted to announce the completion of my Leave No Trace Master Educator Course! Since finishing my trainer course several years ago, I have contemplated furthering my Leave No […]
RELEASING OUR RESISTANCE TO LIFE!
PERU IS OVERFLOWING WITH MYSTERY AND MAGIC!
WALKING AS A SACRED PATH 1-DAY WORKSHOP
Walking as a Sacred Path Wilderness One-Day Retreat! A full-day Magical Wilderness Retreat for the Mind, Body, and Spirit! Is your soul calling for a profoundly healing, spiritual experience […]
ARE YOU READY FOR SOME REAL PERUVIAN MAGIC???
THE ART OF SLOWING DOWN
THE WALKING AS A SACRED PATH WILDERNESS RETREAT WAS A HUGE HIT!!
BACK TO AMERICA…
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 […]
