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About prairiedog2013

Grew up in the Black Hills of South Dakota, but currently lives near the western Finger Lakes of New York State. Was a day-hiker years ago but is now a thru-hiker. Loves living the thru-hikers life. She has hiked nearly 3,000 miles. Her hikes include the Northville Placid Trail (2011, 2012), the Centennial Trail in South Dakota (2012), the Appalachian Trail (2013), the Fjallraven Classic (2014), the El Camino (2018) and many other trails.

Book Review:  Between the Chalk and the Sea.  A journey on foot into the past by Gail Simmons

Posted on July 23, 2023 by prairiedog2013

Sometimes the road to finding a book to read is twisted, it starts out in one place and ends up someplace else.  This is one of those books.  Back in 2017, when we were preparing for our El Camino Pilgrimage, … Continue reading →

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Book Review: I Belong Here. A Journey Along the Backbone of Britain by Anita Sethi

Posted on April 23, 2023 by prairiedog2013

This book came to my attention through a website called Adventurous Ink: a subscription service for adventure related books.  The creator is from Great Britain and most of the books are written by GB authors.  When looking through the list … Continue reading →

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Ten Year Anniversary of Hiking the Appalachian Trail–2,185 miles. The journey of a lifetime.

Posted on April 3, 2023 by prairiedog2013

April 3, 2013 started early, we got up at 3 o’clock to be at the airport by 5 o’clock for our flight to Atlanta, GA. Some of the support team went with us, Penny G (Trail name Phoenix), Michele D, … Continue reading →

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Car Camping with Dogs

Posted on September 29, 2022 by prairiedog2013

It’s been a long time since we were able to be on holiday. After careful planning we were able to take 24 hours away from the craziness of life. After worship service and a town hall meeting, we raced home … Continue reading →

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Springtime hiking

Posted on April 6, 2022 by prairiedog2013

Somebody from church gave us this cartoon. It reminded us of the two times when we were “turtled”.

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What’s Next for our Intrepid Hikers?

Posted on May 31, 2021 by prairiedog2013

Plans are being made to hike in Maine this summer. We will hike along the AT, starting in Grafton Notch, northwards towards the beginning of the “100 Mile Wilderness”, near Monson, Maine. We have been adjusting our “kits”, sorting through … Continue reading →

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Hiking with our dog.

Posted on September 5, 2020 by prairiedog2013
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Pilgrimage in a time of isolation

Posted on March 20, 2020 by prairiedog2013

Very interesting read about being a Pilgrim.  Check out this blog.   Monastic Strategies: Our Pilgrimage Begins With Staying Home  

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Solvitur Ambulando

Posted on May 8, 2018 by prairiedog2013

It is solved by walking. Since the beginning of our relationship, Kristina and I have solved all problems by walking. Near and far we walk and talk, and talk and walk and talk, and then problems don’t seem so big, … Continue reading →

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Murals, statues and shells

Posted on May 8, 2018 by prairiedog2013
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