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Journey Virtues – Physical Development

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Humanity Hiker

In review the virtues we’ve neglected as a mass society, one set of them that comes to mind is the virtues obtained by the sojourner.  Many small band societies had some kind of rites of passage, a transition into adulthood … Continue reading →

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Day 015 – 6/8/11 – Sacramento to Sunrise Boulevard

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Humanity Hiker

Distance = 20 Miles; Elevation Change > 155 feet Lo Elevation = 10; Hi Elevation = 85 All of this day was spent hiking on the American River Bike Trail.  Since Teri Guida from Sacramento hosted us the previous night, … Continue reading →

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Day 013 – 6/6/11 – Freeport to Sacramento

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Humanity Hiker

Distance = 12.5 Miles; Elevation Change > 85 Feet Lo Elevation = 0; Hi Elevation = 26 We got an early start to the day as we wanted to leave our campsite by the abandoned rail bed as soon as … Continue reading →

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Day 012 – 6/5/11 – Locke to Freeport

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Humanity Hiker

There are few town stops as special as Pie Town … or Locke. Continue reading →

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Day 011 – 6/4/11 – Rest Day in Locke

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Humanity Hiker

There is just too much to write about Locke to do it justice in one small blog post.  They were supposed to have a traditional chili cook-off that was cancelled due to rain.  That did not stop Dan Beghin from … Continue reading →

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Day 010 – 6/3/11 – Antioch to Locke

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Humanity Hiker

Distance = 31.22 Miles; Elevation Change > 135 Feet Lo Elevation = -2; Hi Elevation = 135 We started out with an “ascent” over the Antioch bridge, which rises up 135 feet.  Other than that, we hiked mainly on levee … Continue reading →

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Day 009 – 6/2/11 – Contra Loma Park to Antioch Bridge

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Humanity Hiker

Distance = 8.5 Miles; Elevation Change > 200 feet Lo Elevation = 0; Hi Elevation = 215 After three of us slept in the same minivan together the night before, Ky found a place for us to stay within Antioch.  … Continue reading →

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Day 008 – 6/1/11 – Junction Campground to Contra Loma Park

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Humanity Hiker

Distance = 22 Miles; Elevation Change > 7600 feet Lo Elevation = 141; Hi Elevation = 3408 The day started out well.  A radio station from Maryland phoned me for a half hour interview.  It was 7:00 a.m. our time … Continue reading →

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Day 007 – 5/31/11 – Walnut Creek to Junction Campground

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Humanity Hiker

Distance = 12 Miles; Elevation Change > 2400 feet Lo Elevation = 93; Hi Elevation = 2300 We began our climb of Mount Diablo today.  Though it’s by far the most prominent feature in the area, allegedly used by surveyors … Continue reading →

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Day 006 – 5/30/11 – Rest Day

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Humanity Hiker

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Before the journey started I was contacted by Marcia Powers, part of the wife and husband team that were the first people to achieve the Grand Slam, which is the Triple Crown plus the American Discovery Trail.  In other words, … Continue reading →

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