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The two sides of Wood Ridge, sparsely wooded on the east (left) & densely on the west (right).
Nine miles (14.5K). Then I revised.
The nights are far cooler now, despite our inflated daytime highs. We sure could use some rain, though. Were always behind.
Be everwell.
Watching the clouds drift past at the reservoir at sunset. New Britain Reservoir, Southington, Connecticut. September 11, 2019, 7:16 PM.
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Lots to celebrate!
Autumn Equinox
only 10 chapters left to revise
lost 7- lbs since late July
I hiked up the Marshall Glade Trail to this, the start of the Woods Ridge Trail. Behind me when I took this photo was the start of the Sheep Mtn Trail.
Be everwell.
Walking through a stunted highland forest of dwarf pines inside a stationary cloud over Mount Bushnell, Taconic Mountains, Sheffield, Massachusetts. August 25, 2025, 9:15AM.
Make an Art TrailThe Falmouth Land Trust is hosting our Trail Fest event this weekend along with the Chebeague & Cumberland Land Trust at Wander at Longwoods! Please come out and support our organizations and their critical work in building and remediating trails across the greater Portland area.
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Somehow, simply existing some days is exhausting. That makes us superheroes when we manage to get out of bed.
Its oh so important that we accomplish, that we defy anyone who doesnt want us to do anything.
I exist, I live, I aspire, I do, I succeed.
Be everwell.
Mountain viewsLet's Play Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Part 2 LIVE!
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4 Fourth Connecticut Lake, Pittsburg NH
2 mi Moderate NH's northernmost trail reaches its destination by hopping the US-Canada border without a passport!
Ive been a few days back. I came along this which seems to have seen the dawn of time. It's hollow on the inside. It's guts have gone, a witness of a long time passing by.
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Peace must be earned.
Whether its learning to meditate, & then forcing yourself to take the time
Or its finding the time to take to the trail, to circle a lake, to parallel a stream, or climb towards the clouds.
Thats why its a reward.
Be everwell.
Let's Play Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Part 1 LIVE!
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Kick:
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Found objects seen on my morning hike along the Slaughter Creek trails in southwest Austin, Texas, USA.
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What a night. I ran from one crisis to another, unable to solve any of themin my dreams.
I woke sitting up.
Fortunately, I found only Evie Cat.
This morning, Ill all but run down the walking path with my trekking poles & let it all go. Then, Ill revise.
Be everwell.
Ridge crest trail, Appalachian Trail, Taconic Mountains, Salisbury, Connecticut. August 21, 2025, 11:51 AM.
4 Pond Brook Falls, Stratford NH
0.3 mi Moderate A gem of a waterfall hidden in Nash Stream Forest, north of the White Mountains. Combine with a hike to Sugarloaf Mt or the Percy Peaks.
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Really poor nights sleep last night
We had an unusually warm spring, cool summer, & now were unusually warm heading into autumn.
Its like we have one temperature no matter the season. I am, though, noticing the days becoming shorter, my walks dimmer.
Be everwell.
Fancy a walkbut dont know where Hike Maker can generate a random circular route at the distance or steps you choose that starts and finishes where you are
Sun dappled forest. Mattatuck State Forest, Plymouth, Connecticut. July 27, 2020, 6:34 PM.
4 Sugarloaf Mt, Stratford NH
4 mi Moderate The tallest Sugarloaf in the state (and there are six of them!)
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Its been difficult to wake up because its been so cool at night. I havent been sleeping like the dead, Ive been sleeping like the extra dead.
Does there come an age when I shouldnt joke about that
Nah.
When I lose my sense of humor, then Im dead.
Be everwell.
It's a new trail for me. I'm looking forward to seeing some water in this ravine in the winter.
I saw a tiny snake, several ravens, and four mountain cyclists.
It's a new trail for me. I'm looking forward to seeing some water in this ravine in the winter.
I saw a tiny snake, several ravens, and four mountain cyclists.
Nothing clears my mind like a solo hike on very quiet, arid trails. I hiked for more than two hours yesterday, and I only saw four mountain cyclists.
Found this strange rock is this a fossil
As a reference, the rock is as twice as big as my head, and the sharp dark horizontal lines are shadows of grasses.
Nothing clears my mind like a solo hike on very quiet, arid trails. I hiked for more than two hours yesterday, and I only saw four mountain cyclists.
Found this strange rock is this a fossil
As a reference, the rock is as twice as big as my head, and the sharp dark horizontal lines are shadows of grasses.
Sunlight and shadows dance beneath the hemlock forest canopy, southern slopes of Mount Race, Taconic Mountains, Mt Washington, Massachusetts. August 23, 2025, 10:24AM.
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Weve slipped back into summer weather with highs in the low 70sF (20sC) & lows in the low 50sF (10sC).
So, extremely pleasant.
I continue to do my speed walking, which seems to attract attention. Apparently, adding my trekking poles makes me an athlete.
Be everwell.
Lazy September afternoon at the beaver pond. Marino Pond, Plymouth, Connecticut. September 11, 2020, 4:21 PM.
Self portrait on a recent trailspotting trek to five more fire towers .. this time in VT and MA.
The federal administration is trying to remove the "roadless" rules that protect our national forests.
This is short sighted and will impact the our environment, trails, and natural resources for generations.
You have just 3 days to write in and help us stop this:
Golden pond. Herron Pond, White Memorial Foundation, Morris, Connecticut. October 1, 2021, 12:37 PM.
The last *Corydalis scouleri* () of the season
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After my mountain ascent yesterday, I outlined the weekly blog post & edited a short chapter.
I was inspired.
I did eat dinner while editing, which was fine. Its seldom that I do that, & I was thrilled with the chapter.
And with my rainy adventure.
Be everwell.
mi-chemin, Flavien poursuit sa qute en Nouvelle-Zlande
Flavien se trouve mi-parcours de son priple au cur de la Nouvelle-Zlande. Chaque jour lui rserve une nouvelle preuve autant quun merveillement. Une tente monte sous la lune, un matelas dgonfl, des nuits somnoler sur le sige passager... mais aussi des panoramas de fellfields dune austrit poignante, o la lumire rveille les pierres et les fleurs alpines.
Loin des itinraires baliss et touristiques, il gravit des chemins que mme sa voiture ne peut plus suivre. Dans ce nouvel pisode, il partage avec simplicit ses rencontres avec des gens simples, des paysages nus, des silences qui parlent et ces moments de doute comme de grce. O chaque instant se vit dans lintensit et le moment prsent.
(Crdits : Flavien Saboureau)
I love coming up on these patches of *Achlys triphylla* () trailside, with their flowering panicles raised high like little white flags
Farm with gray barn and overgrown pasture at the edge of the forest, Appalachian Trail, Housatonic Valley, Egremont, Massachusetts. August 25, 2025, 1:01 PM.
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I intended a short hike in the drizzle.
1st, I dropped my phone & had to double back (its OK). Then a downpour.
My distance minimal, I almost turned back, but refused.
The rain let up. Inspired, I charged up the trail & ended up climbing Mt. Sentinel!
Be everwell.
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Too many short nights caught up to me last night & I had all I could do to reach my bed.
I then slept like the dead for a full eight hours, something I seldom do. The air was cool, a light rain falling.
Now, Im struggling to wake up, but feel better.
Be everwell.
Exploring new trails