Twenty years ago, a few of us wandered off the digital trail and decided to build something quieter, slower, and a little more thoughtful.
We didn’t know what we were doing—so naturally, it worked.
Since 2005, Trail Mix has been a campfire for the curious. We’ve argued, laughed, cooked, cried, herded metaphorical (and actual) cats, and weathered a few storms—online and off.
What we didn’t do is sell ads, chase clicks, or let trolls in the door. That’s no small feat. That’s damn near a miracle.
So here’s to twenty years of unlikely community. Of deep threads and deeper friendships. Of homemade recipes, political philosophy, gardening tips, and occasional gossip about soup.
We’re still here. Still weird. Still mixing.
Happy 20th, Trail Mix.
And thank you, each of you, for being the reason we’re not just another forgotten forum in the attic of the internet.
Now somebody pass the potato salad and start a new thread about it.