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Appalachian Trail Happiness: What A Difference A Year Makes
Appalachian Trail Happiness: What A Difference A Year Makes Arriving at one goal is the starting to another ~ John Dewey So last year at this time I was in my first week on the Appalachian Trail. It was an … Continue reading
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Tagged appalachian trail, AT, AT2016, backcountry, backpacking, friends, happiness, hiking, looking back, walking
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Appalachian Trail Happiness: The Book
Appalachian Trail Happiness: The Book So as readers of this blog are aware I completed 1000 miles on the AT last year before a knee injury ended my adventure. One of my primary goals in attempting to do a thru-hike … Continue reading
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Thank You Dear Readers!
Thank You Dear Readers! Our primary purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them. ~ Dalai Lama It has been a happy and wonderful year! For me personally I … Continue reading
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Tagged appalachian trail, best of, happiness, holidays, new year, positivity, stress, success, worry, year end
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Appalachian Trail Happiness: Gear Lists
Appalachian Trail Happiness: Gear Lists Returning home is the most difficult part of long-distance hiking; You have grown outside the puzzle and your piece no longer fits. ~ Cindy Ross There is a ton of preparation that goes into most … Continue reading
Appalachian Trail Happiness: Change can be a good thing
Appalachian Trail Happiness: Change can be a good thing As many of you know I hiked 1000 miles on the Appalachian Trail this summer. A long trip like that is bound to create some change in you personally. On the … Continue reading
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Tagged appalachian trail, backpacking, contemplation, friendship, happiness, hiking, introspection, mindfulness
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Appalachian Trail Happiness: Let’s Help Reunite Some Hikers
Appalachian Trail Happiness: Let’s Help Reunite Some Hikers Without a sense of caring, there can be no sense of community. ~ Anthony J. D’Angelo These days on the Appalachian Trail we really have it easy in some respects, primarily in … Continue reading
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Tagged 1995, appalachiantrail, backpacking, community, family, happiness, hiking, nature, outdoors, reunion
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Appalachian Trail Happiness: Precious Moments – Part 3
Appalachian Trail Happiness: Precious Moments – Part 3 The other night I posted the first part of this blog, Appalachian Trail Happiness: Precious Moments – Part 1 Last night I posted the second part, Appalachian Trail Happiness: Precious Moments – … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, appalachian trail, backpacking, family, friends, happiness, hiking, life, quotes
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Appalachian Trail Happiness: Post Trail Depression
Appalachian Trail Happiness: Post Trail Depression You and I will meet again, When we’re least expecting it, One day in some far off place, I will recognize your face, I won’t say goodbye my friend, For you and I will … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, altruism, appalachian trail, burning man, community, depression, gratitude, happiness, positivity
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Appalachian Trail Happiness: 1000 miles and done
Appalachian Trail Happiness: 1000 miles and done 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 Happiness: Pennsylvania Part 2
Appalachian Trail Happiness: Pennsylvania Part 2 As I stated in Appalachian Trail Happiness: Pennsylvania – Part 1, I really liked southern PA. The trails in Southern Pennsylvania were great, a few rock runs but nothing worse than most of the … Continue reading
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