Hiking
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Walnut Creek Park in Albemarle County, Virginia
Looking for a fun outdoor escape near Charlottesville? Check out Walnut Creek Park! There are fifteen miles of trails, throughout the entire area, provide the perfect opportunity for mountain biking, running, and hiking. It’s a great alternative for when you can get up to Skyline Drive or Blue Ridge Parkway in the winter and the…
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Setting Hiking Goals for 2024 with ideas for inspiration
I’ve been sorting out my hiking goals for 2024 because know that when you have direction you can stay more focused and motivated for creating your adventure. When I started hiking in early 2023, I began because I knew this was the way to my well-being – physically and mentally. More specifically I started hiking…
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Leave No Trace: Hike Responsible
Leave No Trace Principles is a simple concept often ignored. I’ve gone on hikes where I have seen no trash or hikes where I have seen a ton of trash left behind. And here’s the thin when you leave behind your trash you not only hurting the environment, you are putting animals lives in danger….
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Snacks for a full day hiking trip
I often think about my snacks in advance before heading out for a hiking adventure. I am planning a 9 to 11 miles which will require water and food to sustain. I thought today I would share what that looks like before I tackle a challenging mountain trail or enjoy a leisurely hike in the…
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Benefits of Hiking Alone and Safety Considerations
I’ve been sharing my adventures on social media after hiking alone and a few people have some comments about it, and I wanted to address them here! I think because I grew up in foster care, I have a tendency to just go for things. Over the years I learned that allowing fear and anxiety…
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How to prepare for a full day hiking trip
I started with a full-day hiking trip recently and plan on doing them just about every weekend with small hiking in between. I love the mountains because it’s the place I can get perspective, find clarity, and even tap into my own inner wisdom for information. It’s also just a great way to connect with…
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Discovering Nature On The Local Trail
Something I didn’t know I would experience is not only am I discovering nature, even though that might be obvious, but it has helped me feel more inspired when it comes to my pyrography. One of the local trails, the Saunders-Monticello Trail at Kemper Park is filled with native hardwood forest, deep ravines, and views…
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Embrace the Trail: Benefits of Hiking
I don’t know about you, but life can be filled with too much to do and it’s tough to find some solace and rejuvenation. In years past, I ran on local trails and something shifted in the last 6 months that led me to walk and hike the trails instead. There are some amazing benefits…