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Between Mountains

August 26, 2021April 25, 2022 / Nancy Friedland / 9 Comments

Around each turn road signs point into the dense forest, beckoning toward hidden pleasures lying in wait: a thousand trails, over a hundred lakes, and a variety of landscapes and viewpoints beyond.

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Ordinary Things

June 27, 2021April 21, 2022 / Nancy Friedland / 13 Comments

I've been mulling over the ordinary things in life: my pen and paper, cold water, the tomato and eggplant. They transform as soon as I take notice, revealing something extraordinary.

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Sitka Sedge, A Cleansing

September 21, 2020May 2, 2022 / Nancy Friedland / 1 Comment

Sitka Sedge State Natural Area is described as "rarely visited" - just the ticket for a tired and anxious soul needing a clean breath of air.

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What Makes a Good Hike?

July 28, 2019April 20, 2022 / Nancy Friedland / 7 Comments

So many things can make or break a hike. What makes a hike a good hike for you? Here's what I noticed last time I went to the woods.

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A Walk at Summer’s End

August 20, 2018April 21, 2022 / Nancy Friedland / 1 Comment

Looking for color in the Dog Days of summer.

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