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The Appalachian Trail is such an incredible achievement in construction, planning, coordination, and *maintenance* – props to the many volunteers and Forest Service land managers who keep this trail wide open and wonderful.
I never notice Redbuds until the Spring, when they really show out.
The Hickory Ridge Trail in the Cohutta Wilderness in the Chattahoochee National Forest is a favorite interior trail of mine.
Love this – Pure Independence
Atlanta is a city full of hidden gems. And one of the best hidden gems is in the neighborhood of…
There is a lot that’s wrong with education in the United States. And there are a lot of potential solutions…
This is a legit list -> 50 Years of Travel Tips
I’ve read a lot of business books and talked to business-owners, but I wish I had just seen this illustration years ago. Very smart, worth a thousand words…or thousands of dollars.
Ohhh…I love this -> Wikenigma – A Website of Unknowns
Like eating better, reducing spending is both extremely difficult…and not difficult at all. There are a million reasons why humans…
So concise & succinct -> Vanguard Explains Cryptocurrency in a Portfolio
Love this flow chart.
I love these kinds of lists, especially from people living a non-traditional life -> 18 Life-Learnings from 18 Years of The Marginalian
So far, the generative AI tools have been amazing at recommending new books and authors. They take the old trick…
In 1849, Henry David Thoreau published a book about a boat trip he took with his brother.
Long, but funny and useful -> 50 things I know by Sasha Chapin
Brilliant, brilliant post -> I Ditched the Algorithm for RSS—and You Should Too
Wow, this article resonates -> Everyone’s a sellout now
