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Go Green April - Day 18 by BluePanda

2013-04-19T13:18:13Z

Today's post was taken on a hiking trip a couple of years ago along the Dobson Trail - today is such a beautiful day, hope everyone has the chance to get outside and enjoy it! Happy Weekend everyone!

Go Green April - Day 3! by BluePanda

2013-04-04T08:13:10Z

Today's post was taken 24 kms away from the nearest road, in the woods along the Dobson Trail that runs from Riverview NB to Fundy Park in Alma. Just seeing this shot excites me for photo-hiking this summer. Smile today, cause no matter how cold it is outside right now we are not far away from really beautiful days. Hope everyone has a fabulous one today.

Startrail with Aurora Borealis in the background :) by bergurij

2013-03-26T17:06:50Z

42: 3rd Night, Appalachian Trail by melzoo

2013-03-12T00:58:06Z

I woke up this morning totally and completely rested. I was probably out for about 8-9 hours and slept like a baby! I attribute this to my proper set-up of my sleeping pad and also to those 2 blankets I bought at Walmart the night before! What a save. I doubled up on pants and socks and blankets and quadrupled on shirts. Sleeping in the cold is no joke and all I've learned is that I really need to get a new sleeping bag. Our hike today was a little more rigorous than Panther Creek. While Panther creek was about 7.6 miles in total, the AT trail was more like 5.6, but was all hills. Santi and Andrew took a sprint start, and Christine and I meandered in the back. Mari came to get us and told us the boys had a 25 minute lead on us, oops. We hiked for about an hour and a half until we reached Deep Gap Shelter. We took a long lunch break there, though not quite as long as the day before. The day was much windier and a little more chilly so I was really glad that I brought my jacket. I had been contemplating just leaving it, but alas, we even passed a small patch of snow heading to Deep Gap so I am really glad that I brought it. We 5 decided that we just finish the trail and then head to Helen, GA just for a few hours to hang out. By the time we got to Helen, I'm pretty sure that Andrew had convinced me that Bratwurst was the most delicious sausage in the world and I was a little disappointed that we couldn't find cheap bratwurst. No worries though, Santi reminded us of the glory of funnel cake, so that was really delicious as a midday-post-hike snack. We all decided to head back to the AT trail after scouting out other possible campsites. So we stayed in the same place as the night before. We had a blast just kickin it by the fire trying to finish all our food and stuffing our faces with noodles, soup, thin mints, and marshmallows. We still all slept pretty early. My feet were killing me due to some pretty crazy blisters. Still, what a great night. (:

41: 2nd Night, Panther Creek by melzoo

2013-03-12T00:39:56Z

I woke up this morning groggy and exhausted and cold. Mainly, I was just thankful that the night was over and that I had survived in my dinky little sleeping bag. The first thing I did was complain with Andrew about the cold. Turns out that we both suffered the most because of our terrible sleeping bags. It was a rant well spent. We headed out to our first trail, it was called Panther Creek, which was about a 3.3 mile hike to these beautiful falls. The hike itself was not too rigorous, I accompanied Christine in the back and we trailed our way to the falls. There is nothing quite as freeing when you're hiking as the realization that there is such a lack of noise. I feel like that sentence was poorly constructed. But honestly, how amazing is it that there are no car horns or city sounds when you hike? It's so liberating! Well, we made it to these falls and this giant lake. Santiago decided to strip down and take a dive into this freezing cold water. Some other campers nearby asked us, "Does he normally do this?" at which we replied with a hearty nod, yes. We all made and ate our PB&J sandwiches there at the shores of this lake and stayed for about an hour or 1.5 hours. It was lovely, albeit a bit warm. I had started the trail with 4 layers on and had taken all but 1 off by the time we were about to leave the lake. We made it back to the beginning of the trails and decided that the next best route would be to hike bits of the Appalachian. First though, we decided to go visit Goats on the Roof. For anybody who lives in Georgia who wants to visit a random weird roadie tourist trap, Goats on the Roof is literally what it sounds like. Goats on the roof of this restaurant/gift shop. You can feed them and such. So we stopped by because it was nearby. We didn't feed goats, we just used their bathrooms and filled up our nalgenes for the night. On the topic of filling up on necessities, Andrew and I were adamant on getting more blankets so we took a pitstop to Walmart in Clarkesville to grab some $2 felt blankets. Such a sweet sweet gift from God. Warmth. We set up our camp right across the road from an AT trail. And then we proceeded to make our fire. We were pretty winded and tired and consequently fell asleep before 11 pm. According to Christine, Santi and Andrew, I snored like a wildebeest. Expected.

Horse Trails by NellyBly

2013-03-03T21:39:33Z

DAYTRIPPIN' - "Heading out on Lakeside Forest Trail" by djnana

2013-02-12T14:14:51Z

Larry and I found this beautiful trail along a high bluff in Branson, Missouri last Sunday afternoon. It took us to an old homestead that had long rock walls all around it. And some of the spring flowers were just beginning to pop up following an over-night rain shower! Such a pretty day!!

i-xx-xiii by cecildbeckford

2013-01-21T00:56:53Z

Noland Trail by yeargin

2013-01-21T18:03:39Z

Though I had homework and chores to do, I decided that a 60 degree day in January was too good to pass up. I am still getting used to the new camera and wanted a place to test it out, so I headed to a local favorite, the Noland Trail. Since the wildlife wasn't as plentiful as usual and the trails is about as brown and dull as it gets, I documented the stuff that I usually ignore. I get the feeling I'll come back from Athens and Rome with at least a few pictures of marble/granite/limestone/etc. especially if it has been shaped into statues or buildings. Anyway, enjoy.

Perth Glory claim Owen interest by straphat

2013-01-05T22:24:40Z

Michael Owen's future could lie in Australia after Perth GlorySnapbacks Wholesale claimed they have been approached by the former England striker's agent about a move. The 33-year-old joined Stoke on a one-year contract in September after he was released by Manchester United in the summer. Owen has, however, yet to make a league start for the Potters as injury and the form of his team-mates has restricted his involvement. A Perth Glory spokesman has claimed that Owen has been touted to the A-League club - who earlier this season also claimed they wanted to sign David Beckham - but any potential move was still some way off. &quot;Michael Owen's agent has enquired about Michael playing in the A-League,&quot; the spokesman told the West Australian newspaper. &quot;Perth Glory are interested but are yet to find outNew Era NBA Fitted Hats Michael's terms and conditions. &quot;Until these are known, Perth Glory will not enter any further negotiations.&quot; Owen's former England team-mate Emile Heskey moved the the A-League at the start of the season after agreeing a one-year contract with the Newcastle Jets. Heskey, who has scored seven goal in 14 games, was joined Down Under by legendary former Juventus striker Alessandro Del Piero after he agreed a two-year deal with Sydney FC. Football Federation Australia also claimed in November that they had been approached by agents working on behalf of Beckham about the prospect of a short-term move. Those claims were quickly rubbished by Beckham despite the former England captain later calling time on his five-year stay at Los Angeles Galaxy to seek a new club. Perth Glory, who lost last year's A-League grand final, are looking to fill an international player position in their squad - which does not come under the A-League's salary cap - Snapbacks Wholesale with former St Mirren striker Billy Mehmet to join Thai club Bangkok Glass. &nbsp; &nbsp;

Just holding on by yeargin

2012-12-28T16:46:37Z

Though the world didn't end, 2012 will be gone after Monday. Today was a balmy 45 degrees and I decided to take advantage of the sunshine by walking the Noland Trail. In the years that I've lived here, walking this trail has been one of my favorite scenic getaways from the hassles of life. I was unpleasantly surprised to see litter in the lake today. The Noland Trail is home to many strange animals, some of them joggers. Though this mess was isolated by a plastic dam and the rest of the lake looked great as usual, I couldn't help but wonder how much more trash would end up there. After crossing that bridge and proceeding down the trail, I noticed the last few red leaves holding on to a branch and a bush almost completely devoured by bugs. I started to think about what I held on to, what I should let go, and what was good to hold close. Recently in my readings, Hebrews 12:1-3 has come up more than a few times. The idea of "letting go of all that hinders and sin that so easily entangles" sounds awesome, but difficult also. Even more awesome is "running with perseverance the race marked out for us." Though I won't go into detail here about my own life, I'm sure many of us would like to let go of something that prevents us from running this race with perseverance. There are some things worth holding close, friends and family come to mind. While I was home for Christmas this year, I was lucky to see a multitude of friends and most of my family. If you don't already know this, I'm a hugger. By this, I mean that if we're even moderately close and it has been a while since we've seen each other, you can expect a good squeeze. I like to think of a hug as a physical symbol that lets people know that you wish they were closer to your heart. This holiday season, if you're still able, hold on to your loved ones and spend some time thinking about the parts of your life that hinder your ability to run with perseverance.

Tracks in the Snow by Venomgraphix

2012-12-25T22:19:40Z

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2012-12-12T19:55:46Z

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Mary Jane Trail by pgm944

2012-12-09T11:28:46Z

Spring Mountains National Recreational Area

Tired of Fall Colors? A Few More On The Trail ~ by NellyBly

2012-11-14T18:52:05Z

The "SIX-MILE CHALLENGE" by djnana

2012-10-30T21:35:45Z

A local Rotarian had agreed to pay the Rotary Foundation for international projects $250 if any two other club members would walk the entire 6 miles of David's Trail, a rugged nature path. To claim the prize for Rotary, we had to take a photograph of our hands on each of the 6 tables, placed a mile apart along the way. So, we decided to attempt the one-way trek - 6 miles from one end to the other. So, we left a car at each end and began...

Birthday Hike! by kelseymstevenson

2012-10-15T14:52:25Z

My husband and I celebrated my birthday by trekking over to Hillsborough River State Park for the first time and walking the many trails. Aside from the abundance of mosquitos (and lack of bug spray at their camp store), it was a great day and we were able to enjoy some beautiful Florida scenery.

Day 11: Keep moving forward by OneChoice

2012-07-24T16:01:05Z

Today, I went out for a walk on trail besides Lake Michigan, pondering about what future will bring me. All I gotta do is keep moving forward and trust things are going well.

Adventure by yeargin

2012-07-23T21:44:33Z

After a successful first summer session and failed travel plans to Baltimore, it was time to head home. Home, as I say it here, is a state away. Though my mountain trips have been severely limited by my proximity to the beach and my obese schedule, I was finally able to head for the hills this weekend.

walking in a beautiful area... by kwibusje

2012-07-22T05:15:18Z

Me and my boyfriend will like to explore nature. So we choose a beautiful trail and away we go. This is near Much (Neunkirchen.) 11km and very quiet and unspoiled nature