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Tranquil Trekker

@tranquiltrekker.bsky.social

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I write an Outdoor Recreation/Nature-themed blog at tranquiltrekker.com I also ruminate on using Mindfulness and my love of Nature to help manage symptoms of anxiety and depression over on Substack at open.substack.com/pub/tranquiltrekk…

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Tranquil Trekker @tranquiltrekker.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Trip report! Our hike up MedBow (MedicineBow) Peak in the Snowy Range, Wyoming—our first 12-er!!! #wyoming #hiking #hikewyoming #thesnowys #snowyrange #medicinebow #medbow #personalchallenge tranquiltrekker.com/hiking-medic...

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Hiking Medicine Bow Peak : Tranquil Trekker

Looking for a fun, low crowds, challenging hike near the Front Range that is great practice for a 14-er? Check out MedBow peak in far, southeastern Wyoming!

Tranquil Trekker @tranquiltrekker.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

If you’re looking for a great place to hike, close to the Front Range but without the crowds, check out the Snowys in Wyoming! #medbow #medicinebow #thesnowys #hikewyomimg tranquiltrekker.com/medicine-bow...

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Medicine Bow Mountains (the Snowy Range) : Tranquil Trekker

Looking for a cool, vacation spot, not far from Colorado without the crowds? Check out the Medicine Bow mountains in south-central Wyoming!

Tranquil Trekker @tranquiltrekker.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Another updated “Oldie” that still resonates today…how to stay mindful with digital work devices and apps. #mindful #mindfullife #mindfulness #boundaries #techbreak substack.com/@tranquiltre...

4 Tips for Digital Mindfulness at Work

I outline some steps to be more mindful regarding the use of work laptops, phones, and messaging programs when we’re supposed to be enjoying some “downtime”...

Tranquil Trekker @tranquiltrekker.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Another newly-updated post! Reduce stress with Mindful Minimalism! #mindfulness #mindfullife #mindful #minimalism open.substack.com/pub/tranquil...

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Reduce Stress by Embracing Mindful Minimalism

A list of mindfulness and minimalism practices I use to keep my sanity when I’m stressed

Tranquil Trekker @tranquiltrekker.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Happy Solstice! #summersolstice #longestday #litha #mindfulness #SAD #seasonaldepression open.substack.com/pub/tranquil...

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Summer Solstice: The Longest Day

Happy Solstice!

Tranquil Trekker @tranquiltrekker.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

A “new-ish” post is up on Just Groovin’ through life—being mindful about how we manage our stress! #mindfulness #tranquility open.substack.com/pub/tranquil...

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Just Groovin’: 5 tips for Using Mindfulness to Lower Anxiety

How I strive to reduce the stress caused by daily life ...

Tranquil Trekker @tranquiltrekker.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

A “new-old” post with updates! A lovely, not well-known hike in the #blackhills! #blackhillsnationalforest #hike #hiking #hiketheblackhills tranquiltrekker.com/samelius-tra...

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Samelius Trail Portion of the Black Hills Centennial Trail : Tranquil Trekker

A great, detailed description of the hike north, from the Samelius Trailhead, part of the Centennial Trail in the Black Hills, towards Sheridan Lake.

Tranquil Trekker @tranquiltrekker.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

A new post is up on Substack detailing my lifelong experience with an invisible illness. open.substack.com/pub/tranquil...

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IBS: an Invisible Illness

I discuss my ongoing struggle with this chronic condition...

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Tranquil Trekker @tranquiltrekker.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Happy #earthday (and #arborday later this week)! #johnmuir #mothernature #johnmuirquotes

Tranquil Trekker @tranquiltrekker.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

A new blog post is up! For beautiful views and fewer crowds check out southeastern Colorado! #capulinvolcano #tarantula #royalgorge #spanishpeaks #colorado #roadtrip #hikingcolorado tranquiltrekker.com/5-fun-things...

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5 Fun Things to do in Southeastern Colorado : Tranquil Trekker

Want to check out a less-visited, less-crowded part of Colorado? Visit the southeastern portion of the state!

Tranquil Trekker @tranquiltrekker.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Happy Easter (tomorrow) to all who celebrate! #easter #lent #lentenseason #lentenfast open.substack.com/pub/tranquil...

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Easter Ends the Lenten Fast!

The success of my annual, Lenten Fast...

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Tranquil Trekker @tranquiltrekker.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

We never really had winter 🙃 but happy #firstdayofspring! #springequinox

Tranquil Trekker @tranquiltrekker.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

It’s that “time” again! (At least in the US) Read on for why I will forever be #teamtimechange (at least for northern latitudes!) #timechange #daylightsavingstime open.substack.com/pub/tranquil...

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Spring Forward: Daylight Saving Time

In this post, I discuss how my SAD symptoms decrease with the time change.

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Tranquil Trekker @tranquiltrekker.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

As I’m edging toward my mid-40s this week, my thoughts about getting older… #birthday #gettingold #happybirthday open.substack.com/pub/tranquil...

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Getting Older...

From the perspective of a Xennial approaching their mid-40s...

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Tranquil Trekker @tranquiltrekker.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

After two major surgeries in the last two years, I thought I’d talk about my experiences and what I learned traversing the American healthcare system… #healthcare #surgery #hysterectomy #anklesurgery open.substack.com/pub/tranquil...

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Mindfulness When Health is Chaotic

I discuss my experiences dealing with two major surgeries and the American, healthcare system.

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Tranquil Trekker @tranquiltrekker.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

“Happy” Ash Wednesday all! Does anyone else do a #lentenfast? #lent #lentenseason #fasting #fast open.substack.com/pub/tranquil...

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I review my Lenten Fast that I endeavor to complete each year

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Tranquil Trekker @tranquiltrekker.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

New post is up on Substack! Bring on the daylight! #SAD #seasonalaffectivedisorder #winterdepression #winterblues open.substack.com/pub/tranquil...

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Increasing Daylight as Winter Wains

As we near the end of the cold season, I discuss our ever-lengthening daylight and the subsequent reduction of my SAD symptoms.

Tranquil Trekker @tranquiltrekker.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

#happynewyear everyone! I’ve got a new substack up of my anxieties and my hopes for 2026! open.substack.com/pub/tranquil...

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A Tranquil New Year

Congratulations! If you are reading this you have survived another year of the 2020s!

Tranquil Trekker @tranquiltrekker.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

One of my favorite days of the year is tomorrow!! Happy #wintersolstice! #solstice #longestnight #shortestday #SAD #winterdepression #seasonalaffectivedisorder #winterblues #seasonaldepression #yule #albanarthan #mothernight open.substack.com/pub/tranquil...

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Enjoying the Winter Solstice

My excitement for the shortest day of the year. We have made it to the Winter Solstice!

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Tranquil Trekker @tranquiltrekker.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

I’ve got a post up on Substack about respecting all holiday traditions this season! #holidays #christmas #kwanzaa #yule #hanukkah #solstice open.substack.com/pub/tranquil...

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Be Mindful Towards all Holidays Celebrated this Season

Friction among various holiday traditions seems to rear its ugly head this time of year. We need to get back to what really matters during the holiday season.

Tranquil Trekker @tranquiltrekker.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Another post on how I deal with #SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) this time of year! #seasonalaffectivedisorder #winterdepression #winterblues #darkness #darkdays #mentalhealth open.substack.com/pub/tranquil...

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Seasonal Depression SUX!

I attempt to shed a “sunny” light on the dark days the winter season brings…

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Tranquil Trekker @tranquiltrekker.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Happy Turkey Day to all who celebrate! #thanksgiving #happythanksgiving #turkeyday #holidays open.substack.com/pub/tranquil...

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Happy Thanksgiving!

What I’m thankful for on this Thanksgiving holiday, as well as why we eat that giant, delicious bird.

Tranquil Trekker @tranquiltrekker.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

In this substack I discuss my annual struggle with #SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) and techniques I use to help combat it! #seasonalaffectivedisorder #winterblues #winterdepression #anxiety #depression #mentalhealth open.substack.com/pub/tranquil...

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Embrace the Dark Winter Days

Some of the tools and techniques I use to help control the symptoms of SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)

Tranquil Trekker @tranquiltrekker.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

A new post is up! Nebraska isn’t all flat and boring! Check out Toadstool Geologic Park and Fort Robinson in the beautiful, western part of the state! #nebraska #hikenebraska #travelnebraska #camping #hiking #roadtrip tranquiltrekker.com/enjoy-fort-r...

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Enjoy Fort Robinson State Park and Toadstool Geologic Park : Tranquil Trekker

Check out Fort Robinson State Park in western Nebraska for great, family-friendly hiking and historical opportunities!

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Tranquil Trekker @tranquiltrekker.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Happy Halloween all—a fun little writeup I put on Substack! open.substack.com/pub/tranquil...

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Halloween, a Creepy Holiday?

My thoughts on this fun holiday, and some of its quirky traditions...

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Tranquil Trekker @tranquiltrekker.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Looking for an excuse to get to North Dakota? Check out Teddy Roosevelt National Park! #nationalpark #northdakota #hiking #camping #ndadventures tranquiltrekker.com/teddy-roosev...

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Teddy Roosevelt National Park : Tranquil Trekker

Looking for a less-crowded national park that still offers amazing views and great wildlife? Check out Theodore Roosevelt National Park!

Tranquil Trekker @tranquiltrekker.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

Got another post up on substack! It’s all about my yearly frustration of the Holidays being shoved down our throats starting in August it seems these days! open.substack.com/pub/tranquil... #mindful #mindfullife #mindfulliving #mindfulness #holidays #peace #serenity #tranquility

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Tranquil Trekker @tranquiltrekker.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

A new post is up on Substack! #mindfulness #mindful #mindfullife #mindfulliving #peace #serenity #tranquil open.substack.com/pub/tranquil...

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Use Mental Energy Wisely

Be purposeful in how you spend your limited supply of daily mental and emotional energy

Tranquil Trekker @tranquiltrekker.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

A #mindfulmoment! One of my favorite quotes by one of my favorite “quoters”! #johnmuir #johnmuirquotes #nature #natureaddict #naturegirl #mindful #mindfulness #mindfullife

Tranquil Trekker @tranquiltrekker.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

A new post is up on Substack! open.substack.com/pub/tranquil... #mindful #mindfulness #mindfullife #nature #natureaddict #naturegirl #naturetherapy

Tranquil Trekker @tranquiltrekker.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

A #mindfulmoment! #mindfulness #mindful #johnmuir #johnmuirquotes #nature #naturegirl #natureaddict

Tranquil Trekker @tranquiltrekker.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

A #mindfulmoment! #johnmuir #johnmuirquotes #nature #naturegirl #natureaddict #mindful #mindfulness #mindfullife

Tranquil Trekker @tranquiltrekker.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Get your hands dirty! open.substack.com/pub/tranquil... #weeding #grounding #earthing #mindful #mindfulness #naturegirl #natureaddict

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Weeding as a Mindfulness Exercise

Peace through Grounding