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About Michael Kane

Michael Kane is a writer, photographer, educator, speaker, adventurer and a general sampler of life. His books on hiking and poetry are available in soft cover and Kindle on Amazon.

Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: My Damn Knees

Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: My Damn Knees So I’m starting out this post with a message myself and to the rest of the hikers out there doing miles on the Appalachian Trail.  We’re too hard on ourselves, I address this … Continue reading

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Happy News – June 5, 2015

Happy News – June 5, 2015 Senior Class Decision Brings Principal to Tears Over 5000 pets adopted in weekend event Fifth Graders Bond Together to Protect Fellow Student Being Bullied Former Homeless Teen Becomes Class Valedictorian

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Flora and Fauna Guide

Flora and Fauna Guide This page just passed my way and I thought it was interesting, a page that shows some common tracks, plants, etc…worth a look if you’re going to be doing some hiking, enjoy ~ Rev Kane Flora … Continue reading

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Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: Selfie Progression

Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: Selfie Progression So tonight I thought I would put together a progression of the selfies I’ve taken on the trail so far.  So here they are from when I started to my latest shot at Bear … Continue reading

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Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: The Simple Life

Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: The Simple Life One of the nicest things about the trail reveals itself the most when you’re no longer out there.  It is the beautiful simplicity that exists while hiking the Appalachian Trail.  Life on the … Continue reading

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AT Happiness: Culture Shock!!!

AT Happiness: Culture Shock!!! So I have jumped off the trail earlier than I had expected to in order to surprise some of my family and visit others before they move out of the Northeast.  I got off of the … Continue reading

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AT Happiness: The Shenandoah

AT Happiness: The Shenandoah After my trail diversion to visit Washington, DC I returned to the trail at Rockfish Gap near Waynesboro, VA. This is the southern entrance point to the Shenandoah National Park (SNP). I had heard a few … Continue reading

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AT Happiness: For Our Veterans

AT Happiness: For Our Veterans One of the things I’ve noticed on the trail is the large number of veterans who are thru-hiking.  The other night I met Mao and over the next couple of days we spent some time … Continue reading

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AT Happiness: Status Update

AT Happiness: Status Update Well lots has been happening, a quick trip to Washington DC and then a 300 mile bump up to the Shenandoah National Park. The park is beautiful and the trails are great. I started with a … Continue reading

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AT Happiness: The Best So Far

AT Happiness: The Best So Far So as I head back out onto the trail tomorrow I want to address some of my favorite things so far. The first thing to address is the people, they have definitely been the … Continue reading

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