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Spring is Back!

April 24, 2023April 24, 2023

Spring is back and so am I! I love getting back out and seeing green everywhere. A few photos of birds, flowers, and buds. … Continue Reading >Spring is Back!

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Trail Spotlight: Blue Hen Falls

February 20, 2022February 20, 2022

After the former parking lot at Blue Hen Falls closed, it was time to explore alternate routes. It was a cold, icy, and snowy trail, but the Falls were well worth it. … Continue Reading >Trail Spotlight: Blue Hen Falls

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Where Have I Been?

March 28, 2021March 28, 2021

Where I’ve been and the struggle for time. … Continue Reading >Where Have I Been?

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Why I Hike

June 26, 2020June 26, 2020

Why I hike. It’s a common hashtag on Instagram, and one I use a lot too. It’s usually accompanied by … Continue ReadingWhy I Hike

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Nature Is…

April 24, 2020April 24, 2020

Nature is a new book that grabs you in the first page. The moment you set your foot to the … Continue ReadingNature Is…

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Healing Nature

March 27, 2020March 28, 2020

I’ll be honest – I’ve been having a hard time juggling all my emotions since COVID-19 hit. I’m fairly certain … Continue ReadingHealing Nature

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Trail Spotlight: Plateau Trail

March 22, 2020March 28, 2020

It’s been a week of working from home for me, thanks to the pandemic. One of the benefits of that … Continue ReadingTrail Spotlight: Plateau Trail

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Hiking in the Time of COVID-19

March 15, 2020March 28, 2020

It’s March 15, 2020 and all the schools in Ohio are closed for at least the next 3 weeks as … Continue ReadingHiking in the Time of COVID-19

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Great Blue Herons

March 8, 2020March 28, 2020

Today was definitely a spring day! The beautiful weather meant I had to get outside. After a hike through Cascade … Continue ReadingGreat Blue Herons

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Restoration (aka There’s Hope)

March 2, 2020March 28, 2020

Like many people (and frankly, it should be everyone), I’m often worried about the state of the environment and what’s … Continue ReadingRestoration (aka There’s Hope)