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Hiking with the stars
So I’m on the train heading to Georgia and I’ve met another thru hiker his name is John Stewart. So John Stewart and Michael Kane are thru hiking tge AT this year let the press know 🙂
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Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: On the Road
Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: On the Road I’ve learned that fear limits you and your vision. It serves as blinders to what may be just a few steps down the road for you. The journey is valuable, but believing in … Continue reading
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Tagged appalachian trail, AWOL, backpacking, happiness, hiking, journey, trains, travel
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Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: Trail Angels
Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: Trail Angels Love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference. They bless the one who receives them, and they bless you, the giver. ~ Barbara De Angelis So tonight I thought I would … Continue reading
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Tagged appalachian trail, at2015, backpacking, happiness, hiking, kindness, trail angel, trail magic
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A Very Happy Thank You!
A Very Happy Thank You! Happiness is not so much in having as sharing. We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. ~ Norman MacEwan Well my friends, I’m getting ready … Continue reading
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Tagged appalachian trail, blog, facebook, happiness, life, positivity, twitter, writing
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Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: Rules for the Road
Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: Rules for the Road It had nothing to do with gear or footwear or the backpacking fads or philosophies of any particular era or even with getting from point A to point B. It had to … Continue reading
Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: Pre-trail Changes
Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: Pre-trail Changes You need special shoes for hiking — and a bit of a special soul as well. ~ Terri Guillemets I’ve been asked a lot why I would want to undertake a 2200 mile walk, … Continue reading
Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: My Thoughts So Far
Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: My Thoughts So Far “The long distance hiker, a breed set apart, From the likes of the usual pack. He’ll shoulder his gear, be hittin’ the trail; Long gone, long ‘fore he’ll be back.” ~ M … Continue reading
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Tagged appalachian trail, AT, backpacking, happiness, hiking, long distance hiking, thru hike, thruhike, walk in the woods, wild
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Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: It’s official
Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: It’s official In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks. ~ John Muir So initially I was an Appalachian Trail Dreamer The place where you lose the trail is not necessarily the … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, appalachian trail, backpacking, camping, happiness, hiking, John Muir, mt. katahdin, travel
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Teaching An Old Dog New Tricks
Teaching An Old Dog New Tricks So recently I was asked by a new site, The Lightest Backpacker to write a piece for their blog. I opted to write a bit about my shock at how light gear has gotten … Continue reading
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Tagged appalachian trail, backpacking, gear, happiness, hiking, the lightest backpacker, ultralight
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Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: Official Freakout Day!!!
Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: Official Freakout Day!!! And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it. ~ Paulo Coehlo, The Alchemist So it had to happen right? Sooner or later the immensity of the … Continue reading
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Tagged appalachian trail, AT, backpacking, freak out, happiness, hiking, paulo coehlo
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