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Short (Earth) Day Hike Along the AT

Posted on May 4, 2022 by LGF

“The mountains are calling me.  I must go.  My spiritual guide is my compass during my journey of life.  I… Read more Short (Earth) Day Hike Along the AT

30/-1 Between Comfort and Survival 

Posted on April 14, 2022April 14, 2022 by LGF

“Nothing is more damaging to the adventurous spirit within a man than a secure future. The very basic core of… Read more 30/-1 Between Comfort and Survival 

Unexpected Depths

Posted on March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 by LGF

The spring, or vernal, equinox was last Sunday here in the northern hemisphere.  The day prior I had taken my… Read more Unexpected Depths

First Hike of 2022: What an Earthworm (and the Dalai Lama) Can Teach Us

Posted on January 3, 2022 by LGF

The first hike of 2022 brought me back to Patapsco Valley State Park on a freakishly warm day in January… Read more First Hike of 2022: What an Earthworm (and the Dalai Lama) Can Teach Us

‘Tis The Season…

Posted on December 24, 2021 by LGF

Merry Christmas Eve!  My intention was to write a post on the Equinox, but like everyone else, I’ve been busy.… Read more ‘Tis The Season…

Being Like A Snowflake: Wolfsville Road to Caledonia State Park

Posted on December 12, 2021December 12, 2021 by LGF

Thanksgiving morning I left my boys with their dad, and headed back out to Wolfsville Road in Maryland.  I began… Read more Being Like A Snowflake: Wolfsville Road to Caledonia State Park

Explaining, Not Complaining

Posted on October 20, 2021 by LGF

This past weekend my kids and I went back to Harpers Ferry to hike the Loudoun Heights trail.  James, Charlie… Read more Explaining, Not Complaining

Conversion on the Coaster: Manassas Gap to Bears Den

Posted on October 4, 2021 by LGF

The last section hike included several firsts for me, the most significant for me was the fact that I hiked… Read more Conversion on the Coaster: Manassas Gap to Bears Den

Medium Rocks: Harper’s Ferry to Bear’s Den

Posted on September 19, 2021 by LGF

Last weekend I completed my second section hike of the Appalachian Trail, from Harper’s Ferry to Bear’s Den, 20.1 miles. … Read more Medium Rocks: Harper’s Ferry to Bear’s Den

Life is Better in Airplane Mode

Posted on August 24, 2021 by LGF

Having taught Freshman English for years, I couldn’t help but think about the ties to my last hiking adventure to… Read more Life is Better in Airplane Mode

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