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Judy Conrad: NCNST Long Distance Hiker

  Judy Conrad Pellston, Mich. Michigan Judy has previously received the Central Patch, 1,000-Mile and Mackinac Bridge rockers.  On May 13, 2016, I joined the Softies who were hiking across the UP of Michigan. I joined them in Grand Marais as they were hiking east. I thought it would be really cool if I could […]

Shari Sanderson: NCT Long Distance Hiker

  Shari Sanderson Harbor Springs, Mich. Central patch + Michigan, Mackinac Bridge, and 1,000-Mile rockers Compiled by Joan Young People hike for many different reasons. Some people like to do outside activities and enjoy nature. Others are hiking to “heal themselves,” whether physically, emotionally, or spiritually. And some people are trying to “find themselves,” discover […]