
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

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

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

GOT STRESS? WALK IT OFF! Amidst the common stress and overwhelming pressure that define our nonstop busy lives, many struggle to find the balance within.

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

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

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

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

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… The Art of Slowing Down My pace quickens as I make my way to the trailhead. And the very moment

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 Set an intention for yourself. It all begins with a purpose. Have realistic

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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

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,

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

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.

(Mount Everest Base Camp Trek: Part III) I set out on a trek to Everest base camp for many reasons. I quickly realized some were

The Three Rivers Land Trust, the Uwharrie Mountain Trail Club, and many wonderful volunteers make this 4-day backpacking “thruhike” a truly spectacular

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Let’s take a Walk… and celebrate Earth Day every day! Here are some of the gorgeous waterfalls at Stone Mountain State Park in Roaring Gap,

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

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