On the trail…

Meeks Mountain Trails

John Muir once said, “In every walk with Nature one receives far more than he seeks.” In today’s world, where we’re constantly pulled toward glowing screens, notifications, and the endless scroll of social media, it’s easy to drift away from the simple reality of our surroundings. Many of us move through life half-present, immersed in a world…

Alice Knight Memorial Trail

I’ve been to Coonskin Park numerous times over the past four years, but somehow, I never knew the Alice Knight Memorial Trail existed. Maybe it’s one of those local gems that hides in plain sight, just sitting there and waiting to be discovered. Yesterday, I finally found it, and I’m glad I did. Just a…

Charles and Betty Russell Park Trail

I’ve tried to do one hiking trail every weekend if possible. While I was searching for a place to hike near Charleston, I found a nice shady trail called Charles and Betty Russell Park Hiking Trail in Ashland, Kentucky. It’s about an hour drive from Charleston, WV. I passed through the quiet neighborhood near King’s Daughters Medical Center…