Ahhh The Great Outdoors

Something I discovered as a child was how wonderful Mother Earth could make me feel when everything else was going wrong. Although life has gotten in the way a bit over the last couple years and prevented it somewhat, hiking is specifically my favorite sport. I love other outdoor activities, but hiking, for whatever reason, is my favorite.

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Something I would love to do is hike the entire Appalachian Trail. Not with any speed. Just to enjoy as I go.
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