Blog Posts

  • Unicoi to Helen Trail

    The Unicoi to Helen Trail is a local favorite – perfect for a day hike with the family.

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  • Eclipse Fun

    Don’t have glasses for viewing the eclipse? Check out these fun ways to watch it without glasses or any other special equipment.

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  • Changing Lives!

    In 2022, 1,762,400 females were victims of a violent crime in the United States. You can help women become their own self protectors.

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  • Waterfalls on the Bartram Trail

    The Bartram Trail is a 112 mile National Recreational Trail which winds through the mountains of Northeast Georgia and Western North Carolina. It is named for William Bartram, a naturalist who traversed the southeastern American colonies in the late 18th century. This trail offers opportunities for thru-hikes, multi-day section hikes, and day hikes. The short…

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  • On Perfection

    The other day I had a spiritual moment at a gun service center. I visited the Glock USA Headquarters. Their mission statement: Perfection.

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  • On Winter Hiking (part 3.5)

    Creative ways to fine-tune layers to micromanage sweat on the trail.

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  • On Enjoying Winter Hiking (part 3 clothing)

    This is part 3 of a series about how I learned to enjoy hiking in the winter.

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  • On Enjoying Winter Hiking (part 2)

    How I Learned To Actually Enjoy Hiking In Winter, Part 2: Preparation

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  • On Enjoying Winter Hiking

    I am not a warm natured person. If everyone else in a room is hot, I am probably quite comfortable. My body simply does not generate much heat. Basically, my internal furnace – is an icebox. So for me, the absolute hardest part of hiking in the winter, by far, is pulling myself away from…

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  • On Togetherness

    Schooling is about separation. Home education allows, even encourages, togetherness.

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