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August 2017

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Fall is coming…

I woke to feel the cool of the air that filled our bedroom from the open window.  The temperature — a brisk 46 degrees.  The patter of rain on the skylight made me feel all snug in my bed.  I found it difficult to roust myself from the warmth of…

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What is wilderness?

As I walked down the trail, I glimpse the sign in the distance.  Weathered, the light brown color fading, it marks a special boundary.  Indian Peaks Wilderness.  While this sign in simple terms means relatively little, in larger terms wilderness symbolizes so much more.  Particularly in the world we live…

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Bears Forever Wild

Weary from the day’s backpack, after setting up my tent, I popped open the lid on the bear canister and wandered over to a rock to plop down.  I needed a moment to rest my aching back before pulling out my food and beginning the dinner routine.  With the sun…

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