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Out on a hike with my good friends Linda and Larry, we stopped to take a break. As we snacked on power bars and trail mix, we gazed upon the high peaks that seemed to surround us in each direction. We pulled out a map to look up the names…
Continue readingI 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…
Continue readingAs 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…
Continue readingWeary 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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