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My run today was all about finding new trails to run on. The gates are closed and the logging has begun. I found a brand new trail, it was pretty rough but it should get worn in pretty quickly as so far it is the only way in and out for the folk in our neighbourhood. When I got to the beach the tide was in so I could not run there. The beachfront track was my only option so I took it. I had to do a couple of extra sprints at the park to make up my 5km but I got there.
As a new year - and a new decade - dawns, wishing you many happy trails! Hopefully a few will lead to a mountain...
Happy New Year!
___ NPS/C. Roundtree Photo. Description: A winding path leads through meadows still in shadow towards a glaciated mountain highlighted by early morning light. ~kl
Trail in the pines
Exploring the rocky ocean side. :D
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Book: New Trails by Jody Norman
Rating: 5/5
An action packed book that explores the relationships between people and the world around us. This is a must read for fantasy enthusiasts!
New Trails has all the trappings of classic fantasy: magic, crystals and monsters galore! Troy is a 26 year old from modern day America, who finds himself thrust into a fantasy world that seems completely different from his own. He has to learn how to live again in this new world where even the plants seem eager to attack him. Luckily for Troy, he has help in the way of a rugged woodsman who found him in the darkness. Kieran was crossing the wilderness when a pulse went out across the Balance nearby and when he investigated the disturbance, he found an attractive blond man who didn't fit with how his world worked and felt compelled to help him settle himself in this new world. These two strangers have to learn how to trust each other whilst challenge after challenge tries to break them apart.
The world that New Trails has been set in is so thoroughly thought out. The magic system is intricate, the way spells are crafted is clever and being able to use crystals as a technology substitute was inspired. Having the world of Abhaile focus on the relationships between man and nature, the Balance as they call it, was beautiful and can definitely teach our world a thing or two about not taking things for granted, or taking too much from the world around us without thinking about the consequences.
Norman has a real way with words, drawing the reader in from the very beginning. There is action from the very start and the momentum keeps going till the very end. The point of view throughout the book mainly sticks to Troy and Kieran, sharing both of their thoughts and feelings with the reader, setting them both up as equal main characters. There are also a few chapters written from the villain's point of view (clearly separated from the rest of the writing. Unlike our protagonists, whose perspectives overlap in chapter) which helps the reader get a deeper understanding of the plot and what forces are working against Troy and Kieran. Some fairly dark themes are written about in New Trails but Norman has done a great job at tackling them in her narrative and having her characters work through their issues in a really natural way.
Overall, this was an extremely entertaining read and I eagerly await the next book in the series to see what will happen with the boys next!
Grant to bring new mountain bike and hiking trails to Foothills Parkway in Cocke County, TN
Grant to bring new mountain bike and hiking trails to Foothills Parkway in Cocke County, TN
Sen. Lamar Alexander (Tennessee) announced a $500,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission will be used to design mountain bike and hiking trails along a section of the Foothills Parkway in Cocke County.
The goal is to transform an area along the stretch between Cosby and I-40 to help increase tourism and economic development in Cocke County.
“Cocke County is one of Tennessee’s most…
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