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Missing Hiking Companions

Katie (2nd pic along with Pearl, my Himalayan/Siamese mix). Katie & I hiked up & down the rugged mountains of Idaho. But NEVER on the California State Park trails. See, I dutifully followed park policy. She died in 2012. I DID NOT make that same mistake (right or wrong) with my 2nd Shepherd, Apollo... read more

Snakes!

Saw 4 snakes on the trails in Western Pennsylvania over the weekend. The one was gigantic! This summer has been pretty terrible thus far with weather but hoping for more hikes! ❤️

Melancholy

Desperately, in the worst of ways, I DO NOT want to go home! To the point of tears! It’s been so wonderful here alone. Call out sick? NO, call out well! The cabin, the lake, the trails all so hauntingly welcoming. During the drive south home it will all melt away slowly like some subconscious... read more

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Mushpuri Hikes 🤩

A leaf miner

I was casually walking through the park the other day when a leaf caught my attention. It had the most unique pattern I'd ever seen. My curiosity immediately kicked in. What kind of leaf was this? Why was it so beautifully patterned? None of the other leaves looked like it, so I assumed it had to... (edited) read more

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