Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a lovely holiday! Mine was filled with love, great food, and the perfect Christmas Day spent on the river. And now! It’s the New Year! So while I still plan to share facts, news, and the whatnots about the environment, I’m going to do so in tandem with a personal goal: 52 hikes in a year! Christmas Rafting on the Sandy River in Oregon! Dry suited up! 2026 Goal: 52 Hikes in 52 Weeks My New Year's goal is to have at least 52 hiking days this

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