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Posted on December 18, 2018December 21, 2018

On the plateau.

As I emerge into openness, the wind whips across the grassy landscape and burns my cheeks. I've been climbing for a while and, as evidenced by the wall ahead, still have a while to go. But behind me, I'm beginning to see the valley far below, proof of my labors.  I'd started from my office …

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Posted on August 22, 2017August 23, 2017

Late summer evenings.

It's becoming more apparent that fall is on its way. The katydids are calling. A few leaves have fallen. Days are noticeably shortening, to the point where last night I was surprised to be ending our ride in darkness. But we soak up the last of the summer, the beginning of the end of evening rides …

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Posted on March 15, 2017March 15, 2017

Adventure: It’s what you make it.

I think today more than ever, it’s easy to get caught up in the belief that our own lives are mundane. The internet constantly throws articles about traveling to far-off lands in our faces. Instagram makes it easier than ever to see a lot of beautiful people doing amazing things. Every single day, our news feeds are …

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Helena Kotala

Outdoor adventurist. Bikes, trail runs, paddles, hikes, and more. Map, trails, and outdoor recreation at the Pennsylvania Environmental Council. Central PA based.

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