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Rebecca A. Clay's avatar

Love this, Maggie. Have you read Alastair Humphrey's book The Doorstep Mile? It's about the same idea--that adventure is about attitude rather than distance.

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Maggie's avatar

I haven't, but I just looked it up, and it sounds exactly like something I'd love. Adding it to my list now. Thank you!

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Pamela Diane Gilbert-Snyder's avatar

So true. I live 10 miles from downtown San Francisco and, although I been here for over 30 years, I've yet to unearth even half its "travel treasures!"

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Maggie's avatar

There are SO MANY travel treasures in San Francisco. You probably already know about Musée Mécanique, but that was a fun recent discovery when I was in SF with Everest.

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Pamela Diane Gilbert-Snyder's avatar

Secret San Francisco is a good reference (but, again, I haven't taken near enough advantage!). https://secretsanfrancisco.com/

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Marilyn Ramos's avatar

I used the Atlist app to map out a 20 mile radius from my home.

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Marilyn Ramos's avatar

Such a beautifully written article with such a great idea! I am going to do it.

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Maggie's avatar

Thank you! I love that you're going to do it. Can't wait to see what you find!

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Brianne Richard's avatar

I wholeheartedly subscribe to this philosophy! I need to get out and do this more :)

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Michele Raphael's avatar

I love this concept of the mysteries and treasures right in front of us. I’m excited to explore your local finds—and find some of my own. Beautiful and inviting writing, Maggie. 🫶

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Kimberly Cooper's avatar

Bravo. I am making my twenty mile circle now.

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