#hiking reflections

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Last year I dipped my knees in Lake Superior. This year I went under at Sliding Rock in North Carolina. On paper, Superior is colder. Yet Sliding Rock knocked the wind out of me. A quick hiking reflection on sensation vs. science, and why we don’t always feel the facts.

Sliding Rock Felt Colder Than Lake Superior—But Was It?

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A quick but soul-refreshing trip to rising parkin Lancaster, Ohio. Where steep trails and sweeping city views leave me feeling refreshed, help me reset, reconnect me with nature, and allow my dog and I to bond. Even short hikes can bring clarity and calm. #ohiohikes #outdoors #selfcare #poeaxtry

Rising park 🍃

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The One Thing I’d Change About Myself: A Hiker’s Perspective

Reflecting on the one thing I’d change about myself, I explore how self-improvement and embracing vulnerability shape my hiking journeys and personal growth.

Daily writing promptWhat is one thing you would change about yourself?View all responses As someone who has spent countless days trekking across the country’s most beautiful trails, I’ve come to realize that hiking is as much a mental journey as it is a physical one. When you strip life down to its bare essentials—just you, your gear, and the trail—you can’t escape the company of your own…

The One Thing I’d Change About Myself: A Hiker’s Perspective