Hike more often

I went on the best hike last night! We hiked up above the city and watched the sun set then watched the full moon rise. (just like the song. Someone commented that the word moon is in more songs than any other…how many can you come up with?) I joined this women’s hiking group and this was the first I joined in on. I’m so glad it’s there I’ve learned that rather than trying to convince friends (or worse your kids) to do all these things you want to do, it’s much easier to join and all ready existing group. And there are many out there!

Need to get some fresh air in me!!

I don’t live near hike-able nature right now. I moved back to Chicago and I wrote this goal when I lived in Montana where nature was abundant. For now I’d have to drive at least an hour to get to something i could hike and I don’t have a car. It’s just going to have to wait…

Love to hike! Especially by myself. I love being surrounded by nature-most especially by pine trees. They are so mystical and peaceful to me. They turn a forest into a place of magic.
But not too long ago-several months ago- I went hiking by myself in my favorite place. It was weird because as I came to the end of the hike, I actually felt very nervous-almost scared. It was the first time I had ever felt that way while out walking. There’s a difference between being cautious and just straight out nervous and I was nervous. But the hike ended and I went on my merry way. A few minutes later I talked to a friend via cell phone and he says that he just heard on the news that a sole female hiker was attacked about three hours prior at the site I was just at.
I have since tried to hike with other people, but it’s not the same. Am I stupid to go alone? I understand I can’t let fear keep me from doing what I love-not to mention, it doesn’t bother me that much. But I feel like I would be irresponsible to go out alone and since I am a single Mom-what kind of example am I showing my daughter. Is it better for her to see me do what I want despite the potential danger or to play it safe when she needs me to be around? Am I being too dramatic?

I hike all the time now with a great group of friends.

I’m in the process of getting a group together or hiking. I just love it.

I just got back from hiking. Everything is so lush and green right now, and the wildflowers are amazing. This is becoming a habit, now, and I can’t wait to get my friends in on it!

Re-sole your boots. Go to Sugarloaf, Annadel, Spring Lake, Fort Ross, Armstrong Woods, and find new areas. Get one of those camel-packs for water, because you KNOW how much you hate dealing with your water bottle.