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Author: Sarahmarie Specht-Bird

Hi! I’m Sarahmarie (trail name: Passport). I like walking. I have hiked a lot of trails. I've written about some of them here. Hiking and travel are my main subjects, but I love a lot of other things, like reading, crocheting, dreaming, and climbing. So occasionally those and other subjects might pop up on this site as well. Thank you for joining me!

Sheltowee Trace Day 8: July 12, 2020

On July 30, 2020 By Sarahmarie Specht-BirdIn Kentucky hiking, Sheltowee TraceLeave a comment

In which we cross the Red River, eat pizza, and finish the hottest section hike ever.

Sheltowee Trace Day 7: July 11, 2020

On July 26, 2020 By Sarahmarie Specht-BirdIn Kentucky hiking, Sheltowee TraceLeave a comment

In which we find more chanterelles, appreciate creeks and fish, and spend our last night on the Trace.

Sheltowee Trace Day 6: July 10, 2020

On July 24, 2020 By Sarahmarie Specht-BirdIn Hiking, Kentucky hiking, Sheltowee TraceLeave a comment

In which we have a view, find chanterelles, and eat lunch in Frenchburg.

Sheltowee Trace Day 5: July 9, 2020

On July 22, 2020July 22, 2020 By Sarahmarie Specht-BirdIn Kentucky hiking, Sheltowee TraceLeave a comment

In which we visit crayfish, walk on more gravel, and find the most perfect campsite.

Sheltowee Trace Day 4: July 8, 2020

On July 22, 2020 By Sarahmarie Specht-BirdIn Kentucky hiking, Sheltowee TraceLeave a comment

In which we leave town, head back into the woods, and appreciate mushrooms

Sheltowee Trace Day 3: July 7, 2020

On July 19, 2020July 20, 2020 By Sarahmarie Specht-BirdIn Kentucky hiking, Sheltowee TraceLeave a comment

In which we go to town, try to find a ride, and enjoy air conditioning.

Sheltowee Trace Day 2: July 6, 2020

On July 18, 2020July 17, 2020 By Sarahmarie Specht-BirdIn Hiking, Kentucky hiking, Sheltowee Trace3 Comments

In which we walk on roads for too long, almost run out of water, and do battle against ticks.

Sheltowee Trace Day 1: July 5, 2020

On July 17, 2020 By Sarahmarie Specht-BirdIn Hiking, Kentucky hiking, Sheltowee TraceLeave a comment

In which we enter the heat, see turtles, and appreciate fireflies.

A Satisfying Hike in Clear Creek Metro Park

On June 25, 2020 By Sarahmarie Specht-BirdIn Local hikes, Ohio HikingLeave a comment

In which we hike eight miles, appreciate plants, and eat snacks by a creek.

On Breathing

On May 28, 2020 By Sarahmarie Specht-BirdIn Uncategorized1 Comment

In which I run and think about George Floyd, not breathing.

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