Hiking
Looking for places to hike in Minnesota?
Here is where I share information and observations about the trails I have explored.
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Hadrian’s Wall near Hexham, UK
It seems that many of the blogs I am reading lately are from the UK and Ireland. Looking at photos from a 2013 trip to the UK got me thinking about walls. Hadrian (c. 128AD) ordered a wall to be built at the northern boundary of the Roman Empire. If anyone from that area is…
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Vadnais-Sucker Lake Regional Park
Part of the trail is on a narrow isthmus between two sections of Lake Vadnais.
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Rice Creek West Regional Trail
I am glad that this jewel of nature exists in this neighborhood that is a mix of residential and commercial land. It could use some attention to make it cleaner and safer, but at least parking is free.
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Coon Rapids Dam
My hike was only 2.67 miles (4.3 km) because I stopped to chat with an old friend and ran out of time.
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Mind and Body
Today my thoughts are on how easily negative thoughts can become physical illness. I do not want to get too esoteric, just share my experience. My efforts to keep painting and hiking were going well. I started to feel success. As soon as I realized this, I started to self-sabotage.
