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My 3 Favorite and Least Favorite Pieces of Gear on the Colorado Trail

During 2020, I was laid off both my jobs. I was angry, lost, and completely clueless. As spring melted away and unemployment continued to loom over me, I planned a thru-hike of the Colorado Trail. This trail had been one of my dreams for years, and the year of COVID seemed like the perfect timeContinue reading “My 3 Favorite and Least Favorite Pieces of Gear on the Colorado Trail”

Why You Should Know Your Enneagram!

Wow y’all. I have spent this past week consumed with learning more about the enneagram and it has been fascinating. Whether or not you’ve read all the books, took the tests, or have never heard of this thing, I believe it is a super valuable tool.  For those of you who may not know whatContinue reading “Why You Should Know Your Enneagram!”

Let’s Talk About Colorado 14ers

If you’re a Colorado native or transplant, then you are most likely aware of the status hiking a 14er can bring. And if you’re not a Colorado person, you’re probably thinking “what is a 14er?”  Well friends, let me tell you! A 14er is a mountain that is taller than 14,000 ft, and in COContinue reading “Let’s Talk About Colorado 14ers”

5 Tips to Become More Adventurous

If you’re anything like me, you love a good adventure. Sometimes a planned trip over a holiday weekend fits the bill and other times a quest through a grocery store does the trick. Over the course of my life, I’ve been told by friends and family that I’m “the most adventurous person” they know. Honestly,Continue reading “5 Tips to Become More Adventurous”

6 Reasons Why Solo Hiking is the BEST

Hi friends! I hope this blog post finds you well! I want to talk to you about why I believe solo hiking is the best thing ever. If you’re like me, you love a good hike. You love to explore and see new things. But if you’re also like me, you’re often busy when othersContinue reading “6 Reasons Why Solo Hiking is the BEST”

10 Facts About the Author

Hi Friends! My name is Michelle, and I am the author of this here blog called Nature’s Not Enough. Welcome to this space! I started this blog after I finished thru-hiking the Colorado Trail. I hiked alone, and was enthralled by the beauty of my home state. For 27 days I walked from Denver toContinue reading “10 Facts About the Author”