In which we enter the heat, see turtles, and appreciate fireflies.
Category: Hiking
A Satisfying Hike in Clear Creek Metro Park
In which we hike eight miles, appreciate plants, and eat snacks by a creek.
Exploring at Home
In which local trails are explored and appreciated.
A Little Hike in Yellow Springs
In which we go on a delightful day hike and enjoy the present.
Shawnee State Park: The Sequel
In which we return to Shawnee, have three perfect sunny days, and remember trails.
Shawnee State Forest, October 2019
In late October I went backpacking at Shawnee State Forest in southern Ohio. It had only been a few weeks since completing the Appalachian Trail, but in those odd days following my summit of Katahdin, every day of not hiking felt like a confused century. The opportunity to walk again—through a forest heavy with the …
Looking Back After Three Months
In which I reflect on the three months since the AT and share one more trail entry.
Maine
In which every last moment is appreciated, friends are loved, and Katahdin is reached.
Vermont and New Hampshire
In which I sniff trees, hike big mountains, and make it through with the help of my friends.
Connecticut and Massachusetts
In which we survive the heat wave and enjoy a lot of ponds.
Passport Somewhere 