midwest
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FEAR Fear of the open space,of the emptinessFear of being engulfed by the waves,of being binded to the treesFear of it being too much,of it not being enoughFear of not taking the right path,of that path fadingFear that this is not for me,of me not succeedingFear of life working out,of life becoming exactly what I… Read more
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It’s crazy how serene it is outside today, thick with humidity but calming at the same time. The lake is so quiet and still that it is almost eerie. Which makes today a perfect day for writing. Scratch that sentiment; the seagulls are having a time. They have gathered around the cypress grove and beach… Read more
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Back at my favorite place and back for another write & hike, just with a different view. I took a couple of different trails today that led me to this little cove. I think I’m going to like this nook; it’s still pretty close to the water and slightly off trail. Doesn’t seem like I… Read more
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If anyone’s still reading, I am still writing. It has been quite some time since I last posted, and to be truthful, I haven’t really been writing anything (for the blog, at least; my poetry is still going strong). Nor have I been out in nature as much as normal over the last five or… Read more
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In my last post, I spoke about breaking through my writer’s block while out enjoying the trails and how nature was a huge inspiration for me. So, I decided to share a few of those personal pieces (some finished, some not) on the opening page of Explore Hike Diversify; other written works of mine can… Read more
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I’ve always seen myself as an early summer and fall hiker; however, the last couple of years, I have fallen in love with late winter/early spring hiking. It’s something about the crisp air and the frozen lakes, with spurts of green peeking out from the trees and wildflowers, that creates an empty canvas for nature… Read more
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Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Bre. Welcome to a little piece of my world. I wanted to start this blog as a way to bring awareness of BIPOC in the outdoor world. This all truly began when I decided to go back to school and further my education a few years ago.… Read more