Tag: hiking
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How to Hike with a Chronic Illness
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I’ve talked about how to travel with a chronic illness before here, how chronic illness changes you, and now I want to talk about ways to how to hike with one. I think people who have recently been diagnosed with one may feel they are limited to doing activities because…
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Why I Love Doing Something That Scares Many: Solo Hiking
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This was an essay about solo hiking I tried to submit a few times to other media publications but has never actually been accepted to be released so I want to share it here! It was written years ago. “It’ll be tough and very steep,” said a mid-aged man when…
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Ringing Rocks Park in Pennsylvania: A Geological Mystery
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There’s a place hidden in the forests of Pennsylvania that lies a park with piles of boulders that has a unique ring to it. Literally. Ringing Rocks is the park that has boulders that, when hit by a hammer, creates musical sounds from it. Some sound like pings and some…
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10 Best Things to Do By Prescott, Arizona
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Prescott is one of my favorite cities with green in my state of Arizona! Located in Central Arizona, Prescott remains special in my heart because I spent quite some time there with solo hikes, with family, and with friends. It has an average elevation of 5,000+ feet and it is…
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9 Best Things to Do in Malibu, California
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When you hear of Malibu, what comes to your mind? You might picture picturesque beaches, celebrity homes, Barbie’s Malibu Dreamhouse, and the epitome of Southern California. Malibu is exactly that: the epitome of Southern California. There are miles of white sandy beaches, geological coves, hidden waterfalls, and small beachy boutiques…
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Water Wheel Falls Hiking Guide
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This stunning trail that has granite canyons towering over pristine blue-green water has probably been on my list of hikes to do in Arizona forever now. However, I finally made it happen when one of my close friends moved to Payson and we went to go together to check it…
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A Guide to Camping in Mogollon Rim, Arizona
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There’s a campsite that I think is one of the most breathtaking places to go to in Arizona! Hidden tucked behind the green forests of Payson, you’ll be able to pitch a tent overlooking the Mogollon Rim. The Mogollon Rim is not just where forests are, but it has a…
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Saguaro Trail in Tonto National Forest Hiking Guide
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Since moving to the huge city of Mesa, Arizona in November, I knew that I would be blessed by some beautiful landscapes really close to me. I’ve hiked around Arizona a lot and used to travel an hour and a few minutes over to these landscapes and now I’m a…
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Best Things to do by Strawberry, Arizona
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There’s a city in Arizona that’s called “Strawberry”, but it’s not a city where you can find strawberries. In fact, you won’t find any here. This small city with only a population of 1,100+ people and if you’re looking to spend some time out here, it’s most likely you know…