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Five Miles in Barefoot Shoes? My First Hike in the Vivo Barefoot Trail Flow

My first pair of “barefoot” hiking shoes. It was an interesting experience to say the least.

Virginia Kendall Ledges – CVNP’s Best Hike

Smoke from distant Canadian wildfires settled over Virginia Kendall Lake before sunrise, turning the landscape eerily cinematic. A deep crimson sun hung above the trees, casting a post-apocalyptic glow over the forest while the faint scent of fire lingered in the air.

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The Wetmore Trail

Sometimes the most memorable hikes aren’t the ones with the biggest waterfalls or the grandest overlooks. Sometimes they’re the ones that leave you thinking long after you’ve left the trail.

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Hiking to Brandywine Falls

How a 5.32-mile hike from the Boston Mill Visitor Center transforms one of Ohio’s busiest destinations into a peaceful journey through forests, rivers, and one of Cuyahoga Valley National Park’s hidden gems.

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