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Simply Walking

Posted onNovember 18, 2016February 7, 2017AuthorPaul Mags5 Comments

Walking. It is simple, enjoyable and healthy. And if you are thinking of a long hike, something you should be doing. Read More …

CategoriesMusingsTagsexercise, simplicity, time bank, walking

Backcountry Relaxing

Posted onAugust 17, 2015August 18, 2015AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

Not every trip has to be epic. Sometimes I just need to relax. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagssimplicity

Simplicity

Posted onJuly 14, 2015July 14, 2015AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

Above all else, I think the concept of simplicity is what I find most appealing in the outdoors. Read More …

CategoriesMusingsTagsoutdoors, simplicity

Simple Pleasures

Posted onAugust 4, 2014July 3, 2016AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

The joy of the simple pleasures.

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