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  • Journaling in Nature: A Simple Way to Process Emotions Outdoors
    Journaling in Nature: A Simple Way to Process Emotions Outdoors

    There’s something that happens when you step off the pavement and into the woods. The air feels softer. The noise thins out. And your thoughts — the tangled, cluttered ones…

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    May 29, 2025
  • Echoes in the Stonework: Tracing the CCC’s Work on the AT
    Echoes in the Stonework: Tracing the CCC’s Work on the AT

    When you hike a section of the Appalachian Trail today—perhaps stepping onto a stone staircase nestled into a hillside, crossing a rustic log footbridge, or resting at a sturdy shelter…

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    May 27, 2025
  • Out of the Fog: Using the Outdoors to Navigate Depression
    Out of the Fog: Using the Outdoors to Navigate Depression

    Depression doesn’t always look like falling apart. Sometimes it’s just the dullness—the inability to feel much of anything at all. Maybe that’s where you’ve found yourself lately. Numb. Tired. Heavy.…

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    May 25, 2025
  • From Couch to Trailhead: Beginner Hiking for Mental Clarity
    From Couch to Trailhead: Beginner Hiking for Mental Clarity

    Because sometimes the best therapy starts with lacing up your boots. There’s something deeply healing about stepping outside and heading into the woods—especially when life feels heavy. If you’ve been…

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    May 23, 2025
  • Small Wins, Big Shifts: The Power of Micro Goals
    Small Wins, Big Shifts: The Power of Micro Goals

    We often treat change like a mountain we need to summit in a single push. We aim high, set sweeping resolutions, and then wonder why we burn out by week…

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    May 21, 2025
  • Hiking as a Mental Reset: How Nature Helps You Start Over, One Step at a Time
    Hiking as a Mental Reset: How Nature Helps You Start Over, One Step at a Time

    When life feels heavy or directionless, the trail offers something technology and routine often can’t: a reset. Hiking gives us space to breathe, feel, and begin again—step by step, mile…

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    May 19, 2025
  • How to Cowboy Camp: A Beginner’s Guide to Sleeping Under the Stars
    How to Cowboy Camp: A Beginner’s Guide to Sleeping Under the Stars

    Cowboy camping—no tent, just stars overhead—is one of the purest ways to experience the outdoors. This guide breaks down what it is, how to do it safely, and why so…

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    May 18, 2025
  • Trail Days: The Heartbeat Of Damascus And The Soul Of The AT
    Trail Days: The Heartbeat Of Damascus And The Soul Of The AT

    Each May, the tiny town of Damascus, Virginia transforms into a celebration of community, resilience, and trail magic. Trail Days isn’t just a festival—it’s a spiritual homecoming for Appalachian Trail…

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    May 15, 2025
  • Backpacking Basics: Everything You Need to Know Before Your First Overnight Hike
    Backpacking Basics: Everything You Need to Know Before Your First Overnight Hike

    There’s nothing quite like the feeling of loading up a pack and setting off into the wild—everything you need on your back, the sound of boots on dirt, and miles…

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    May 13, 2025
  • Trail Time, Not Screen Time: Digital Detox in the Great Outdoors
    Trail Time, Not Screen Time: Digital Detox in the Great Outdoors

    In a world consumed by screens, the trail offers a much-needed reset. This article explores how unplugging and spending time in nature can reduce stress, restore clarity, and help you…

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    May 11, 2025
  • The Joy of Hiking After 50: Why the Trail Gets Better With Age
    The Joy of Hiking After 50: Why the Trail Gets Better With Age

    There’s a quiet kind of strength that comes with age—one that doesn’t need to rush to the summit to prove its worth. Hiking after 50 isn’t about speed or mileage;…

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    May 9, 2025
  • Walking As Prayer: The Meditative Magic Of Slow Movement
    Walking As Prayer: The Meditative Magic Of Slow Movement

    In a world that urges us to move fast, choosing to walk slowly—intentionally—can be a form of healing. This isn’t about mileage or heart rate. It’s about breath, rhythm, and…

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    May 7, 2025
  • The Quiet Side Of Anxiety: High-Functioning Doesn’t Mean You’re Not Struggling
    The Quiet Side Of Anxiety: High-Functioning Doesn’t Mean You’re Not Struggling

    Anxiety doesn’t always look broken. Sometimes it’s hidden behind smiles, deadlines, and “I’m fine.” High-functioning anxiety can feel isolating and invisible—but your struggle is real, and your feelings are valid.…

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    May 5, 2025
  • Leave No Trace: The 7 Essential Principles Every New Hiker Should Know
    Leave No Trace: The 7 Essential Principles Every New Hiker Should Know

    Before you lace up your boots and head into the wild, there’s something even more important than your gear—how you treat the trail. The 7 Leave No Trace principles aren’t…

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    May 3, 2025
  • The Switchback Path to Healing: Mental Health, Setbacks, and Showing Up
    The Switchback Path to Healing: Mental Health, Setbacks, and Showing Up

    Healing doesn’t happen in a straight line, and neither does the trail. Some days feel like you’re climbing, others like you’re circling back where you started. But that’s the beauty…

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    May 1, 2025

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