Welcome!
My name’s Matt, and I love to write and hike. I’m the author of 4000s by 40 and am currently working on book two. When I’m not working on that, I come here to share tales from the trail, reflections on the writing process, and whatever else I’m exploring at the moment.
If you’ve got a moment, check out the latest posts and drop a comment if you have an experience to share or if something rings true for you. Whether you’re a hiker, a writer, or just someone who loves a good story, I hope you find something here that resonates as you pursue your own discoveries.
What’s New
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Running in Loops at Grater Woods
Headed to a set of trails called Grater Woods today and found myself running in loops. From the trailhead at 14 Grater Road, I took the Salamander Trail, which meandered its way back and forth so many times I was beginning to think I took a wrong turn—I felt a little like Alice in Wonderland….
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Soldiers of Earth
They rise up for the fight—and the love—out of the dark. Towards light they cannot see but only feel. To stand against winds and fires they don’t yet know exist. Some lie in wait, until the time is just right to announce their presence, while others emerge overnight, grabbing at the veterans who paved the…
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Pawtuckaway Not Faraway
If you don’t have time to head further north into the White Mountains of New Hampshire, Pawtuckaway State Park may fit the bill for you. I haven’t been to the campsite area, but yesterday I made my fourth visit to the park (that I can recall), in order to get out for a little trail…
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Explore Where You’re At
We all want to see something new. Learn something new. Experience something new. Too often, though, we assign those discoveries to far-off places. A vacation in another state or country. A show in the city. A mountain that takes all day to reach. There’s simply not enough time in the week, or the year, to…