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This is the place

January 11, 2017 Nicole Nathan Bem

“This is the place. Time to get out.” I looked out the window of the jeep. Craggy rocks, red, towering mountains. I opened the door and hopped out. Rocks crackled as the car pulled away, disappearing in a cloud of dust. And here I was. Alone. Utterly alone in a vast, silent desert. My only… Continue reading This is the place

Trail Magic

January 10, 2016 Nicole Nathan Bem

Trail Angels. Anyone met one? According to a few trekking websites, this is a trail angel: Definition A Trail Angel: a townie or other person who provides unexpected and much-appreciated assistance to a hiker. Definition B Trail Angel: a person, or persons, who practice trail magic; (see: 'Trail Magic') Trail Magic: an act of seemingly random kindness by… Continue reading Trail Magic

Hitting the Trail (again)

July 12, 2013 Nicole Nathan Bem

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