Let’s Meet at the Next Trailhead

The journey that I’m on now has a name – Journey to the HeartLand – for its significance in my life. I thought that this one would be different than other trail walks I have done. Wouldn’t an off-trail journey be different than a month on the Benton MacKaye Trail or on the Appalachian Trail? What I’m discovering is that this journey has …

Benton MacKaye Trail: Deep Creek Bridge

Deep Creek Crossing It’s October, 2009. I’m standing on the north side of Deep Creek in the Smokies. “It’s not good to be here alone”, I thought. “It’s not safe here. I shouldn’t be doing this by myself. I should turn back. Is there another way?” I’m at mile 44, three miles shy of the …

Hiking Memories: Four Seasons

Four Seasons on the Benton MacKaye Trail Reflections on Mileposts on the Trail Regina Reiter BMTSouthbound – June, 2009; October, 2009; January, 2013 BMTNorthbound- April, 2010 BMT Davenport Gap to Beech Gap, January, 2010 Links: Photos, Journals, Reflections, Slide shows http://www.trailjournals.com/mssnglnk     Pictures galore in many trail journals https://forgivenesswalks.com/newsletter-archives/   Words for Winter Walking series https://forgivenesswalks.com/benton-mackaye-trail/    First …

Benton MacKaye Trail Winter Thru-Hike Slide Show!

Regina, founder of Forgiveness Walks, completed the 300-mile Benton MacKaye Trail during a walk in January, 2013. Follow her journey, photographed by John Lemberg in slides and music. Please comment below! Take your own journey! Walk into YOUR dream! Let Regina and Forgiveness Walks inspire, train, and coach you to love yourself and your life …