This site refers to the Hiking Humanitarian in the singular, but in reality I am part of a team. I’ve been remiss in not introducing Team Humanity until now. Team Humanity will spread a message across the country for people … Continue reading
Category Archives: Journeying
A journey is like a way of life. The lessons learned long distance journeys inspired and informed a humanitarian philosophy and way of life.
Day minus 2 – Rest Areas
The rest area right at the highest point of I-80 in Wyoming is the best one I’ve seen. It’s more museum than rest area, a tribute to the Lincoln Highway, a highway across America that was conceived decades before the … Continue reading →
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Day minus 3 – Windmills
We are traveling west on I-80 approaching the Continental Divide in Wyoming as I type this. Interstate signs are warning about gusts up to 45 mph and giving advisories to light trailers (that’s us). Meanwhile acres of wind turbines spin … Continue reading →
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Day minus 4 – Sweat Odor
We drove from Ohio to St. Louis in daylight and a reprieve from the rain. By the time we hit Illinois the temperatures were up around 80 with high humidity, ideal conditions for odors to percolate. We drove from Ohio … Continue reading →
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The Start
In general there will be a lag time between our ADT experiences and our posts, but here is a shot of us at the start of the journey, facing into driving rains and temperatures in the forties. We were going … Continue reading →
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Day minus 5 – Western Pennsylvania
Finally the journey begins! Last night I held a dress rehearsal of the Believe in Humanity program before the hometown crowd. Good times and good food (a potluck, of course) was had by all. At the end we held hands … Continue reading →
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Day minus 7 – A Look Back
I once dreamed of being successful enough to support my backpacking addiction. One does not have to generate a lot of income to pursue long-distance backpacking. After all, you don’t spend much as a backpacker. Yet I needed to better … Continue reading →
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Day minus 8 – Deep Breaths
The advice “take a deep breath” was very much on my mind today. Throughout the whole day I found myself pausing and taking a deep breath, seemingly to exhale away my cares and concerns as the moment nears to begin … Continue reading →
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Day minus 13 Countdown – The Library
Today I prepared a library of books to bring along in the support vehicle. I have books for research and writing, books for discovering the Discovery Trail and books for hobbies and enjoyment. In the “old” days I would pack … Continue reading →
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Day minus 14 Countdown – Am I Excited?
Today I got asked, as is often the case when I run into people around town, if I’m excited yet. The answer has been generally no, I’m too busy with all the planning details to be excited. Still, that “am … Continue reading →
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