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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.

AT Happiness: My First Down Day

AT Happiness: My First Down Day For a lot of years I suffered mood swings and depression.  In recent years I’ve learned how to deal with these better, learned to identify the triggers that would tank my mood. One of … Continue reading

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Helen, GA

Helen, GA So bigger thoughts after some sleep tonight. My first night sleeping in a shelter was NOT good.  It was warm and dry and the company was good but sleep was hard to come by.  I got bits but … Continue reading

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Happiness Resources – March 8, 2015

Through the marvels of technology I’m able to both be hiking the Appalachian Trail AND simultaneously posting some resources to help you have a happy day my friends, enjoy ~ Rev Kane Continue reading

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Leaving Civilization and my First Bear

Leaving Civilization and my First Bear So today I woke up by alarm clock, jumped in the shower in a heated room. Ate a hot breakfast cooked by someone else. I’m connected to the world by a wifi signal while … Continue reading

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Amicalola Falls State Park

Amicalola Falls State Park So I’ve arrived at the park, shuttled up from Atlanta by Survivor Dave a great guy, I highly recommend his services.   He’s part of a network of folks down here that help shuttle people to … Continue reading

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Really amazing hiking story

A Really Amazing Hiking Story http://www.backpacker.com/special-features/gone-hiking/ A friend passed this on to me and I read it this evening and it is a truly amazing story that brought tears to my eyes.  I head into the forest tomorrow, on the … Continue reading

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Finally moving toward the Appalachian Trail

Finally moving toward the Appalachian Trail So finally today, I’m on the train and heading south.  It’s an emotional day, the first day of an adventure always is this way. Little sleep, wake up early, double even triple check everything … Continue reading

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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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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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