go hiking

I have never been hiking! I love the outdoors. However I am scared of squirels and bugs. I know its silly of me but I am. I have been trying to deal with the bugs but little animals running around for some reason just freaks me out! But I love to be outside in the warm weather. I love parks and trails. I would like to learn about hiking, such as what you need to have and where the best places to go are.