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Author Archives: David Ryan

June 2, 2025
by David Ryan
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An Appalachian Trail Meditation

Exactly 27 years ago in 1998, I was in the middle of hiking the entire 2170-mile long Appalachian Trail. For me, it was an opportunity to spend five-plus months away from the world of noise and busyness to be totally … Continue reading →

Categories: Appalachian Trail, Contemplation, Holes in the Ground, Seeing, Wanderings | Tags: Appalachian Trail, Burke's Garden | Permalink

April 8, 2025
by David Ryan
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2025 Albuquerque’s Jane’s Walk Weekend – May 3 and 4

For those of you who live in the Albuquerque area, this will be our fourth year of holding in-person Jane’s Walks in Albuquerque. The walks will be held on the weekend of May 3 and 4 and will feature six … Continue reading →

Categories: Announcements, Urban Wandering, Walking the Urban Landscape | Permalink

April 1, 2025
by David Ryan
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Wandering Through a Red Rock Wonderland

Last week my little dog Sparky and I headed off from the North Rainbow Bridge Trailhead on the northern flank of Navajo Mountain in the Navajo Nation just north of the Arizona/Utah border. Our intention was to backpack for three … Continue reading →

Categories: Backcountry Wandering Skills, Contemplation, Road Trip, Seeing, Wanderings | Tags: Rainbow Bridge Hike | Permalink

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