Even when you know it’s coming, when you completely expect to be awestruck by the phenomenal panorama that will be just beyond the darkness -it is more.More breathtaking, more inspiring, more exhilarating, more gut level thrilling.The Tunnel View...
Topics: California, Hiking, Outdoor Adventures, physical fitness, yosemite national park

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One of our favorite holiday traditions: caroling with Grandma.  This year we will carol with both of my grandmas, conveniently situated in neighboring rest homes.  We have much to be thankful for.Originally posted: December 21, 2007Matt, my little math.
Topics: Deja Vu (Reposted "Favorites")

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One of the best ways to avoid crowds is to go where the crowds won’t go.  This is not a suggestion to frequent dark alleys and condemned restaurants but rather a prodding to allow yourself the full wilderness experience when you venture into the...
Topics: California, Extremes, Hiking, Outdoor Adventures, physical fitness, yosemite national park

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For those invested in regular work-outs, switching gyms is a weighty (…look for it; there’s a pun in there) decision.  Equipment, price and proximity are the tangible factors.  Less obvious is the atmosphere at what will hopefully become a..
Topics: Deja Vu (Reposted "Favorites")

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Birthdays and holidays always send me to the woods.  It’s been a personal tradition to run on my birthdays and New Year’s Day.  Yes, I generally run on most other days too, but it’s especially affirming to not take a “day...
Topics: 1 Adult/3 Children, family time, Highbanks Metro Park, Hiking, Ohio, Outdoor Adventures

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