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Spring Ephemerals…Hope Springs Eternal

Hope springs eternal is a phrase that has been in my mind this season. It was a tough winter in many ways- for all of us. The hope of spring hikes loomed large, with spring ephemerals representing the abundance and perfection of nature’s resilience, and a sumptuous prelude to summer Read more…

Nantahala National Forest to the Rescue

Let’s be brutally honest. It has a been a fresh hell for hikers as COVID-19 has shut down access to our places of spiritual renewal and physical challenge. Die-hard hikers have worked together to flatten the curve and stay safe, while also searching for trails that are open and safe Read more…