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Walking the Coast to Coast Solo: What to Expect When Solo Hiking Across England
The idea of walking the Coast to Coast Path solo can feel both exhilarating and daunting. At just under 200 miles, the trail weaves through three national parks and offers long stretches of solitude broken up by the occasional village or town. If you're considering...
How to Keep a Trail Journal: How to Journal on a Long-Distance Backpacking Trip
Are you currently planning to walk a National Trail or embark on a thru hike? You might be wondering how to keep a trail journal or how to journal on a long-distance backpacking trip. If so, read on for my tips for keeping a trail journal. I hope that after reading...
What Are Solfeggio Frequencies and How Can They Help You?
What are Solfeggio frequencies, and how can they help you? I first discovered the Solfeggio tones about 15 years ago. I found them relaxing to listen to, and often had them going in the background as I worked. Then, I forgot about them and rediscovered them this year,...
Honesty Boxes on the Coast to Coast Walk: Where to Snack on the Coast to Coast Path
Are you planning your UK Coast to Coast walk and wondering where you're going to eat along the way? One of the joys of walking a trail like this is visiting all the little honesty boxes that locals set up for Coast to Coast hikers along the way. Sadly, some honesty...
The Coast to Coast Walk in 7 Days: How to Walk the Coast to Coast Path in Just One Week
Are you thinking about doing the UK Coast to Coast walk? I've walked the Coast to Coast Path twice—in 2022 and in 2024—and it's probably my favorite long-distance trail (at least for now!). Both times, I did it in two weeks, but next time I'm thinking about doing it...
If Trees Could Talk: Book Club Questions to Spark Discussion
Is your book club planning to read If Trees Could Talk? If so, I've put together a list of questions for discussion. If you have an online book club and would like to have me speak with the group, I'd love to! Just get in touch. How did the author's initial...
Can Trees Be Evil? What’s Going on When a Tree Feels “Off”, and What to Do
When you stand before an ancient tree, it’s easy to feel its presence. Majestic and powerful, trees have long been revered as symbols of life, wisdom, and endurance. But what about trees that feel evil or cursed? Can trees truly harbor bad energy, or is something else...
Camping on the Coast to Coast Path: Planning Where to Stay on Your UK Coast to Coast Walk
Are you thinking about doing the UK Coast to Coast walk? I've walked the Coast to Coast Path twice—in 2022 and in 2024—and it's probably my favorite long-distance trail (at least for now!). Both times, I camped along the entire way, with just one or two nights in...