This has long been a feeling of mine, even before I quite understood why. It's a big reason why I've always been a proponent of encouraging people to hike even on those short, easy trails close to neighborhoods -- ANY time outside is time well-spent! I'm all for the big weekend trips, too, but our schedules don't always allow that and I feel like a lot of beginning hikers can feel put off that they're not getting a "real" hiking experience if they're not bushwhacking in some remote backcountry.
In the past few months, I've had my breath taken away at Mount Rainier National Park. Absolutely. I've also had moments of pause and reflection in the city park down the street and even on neighborhood walks. It's all good! :)
oh I *love* that quote!
This has long been a feeling of mine, even before I quite understood why. It's a big reason why I've always been a proponent of encouraging people to hike even on those short, easy trails close to neighborhoods -- ANY time outside is time well-spent! I'm all for the big weekend trips, too, but our schedules don't always allow that and I feel like a lot of beginning hikers can feel put off that they're not getting a "real" hiking experience if they're not bushwhacking in some remote backcountry.
In the past few months, I've had my breath taken away at Mount Rainier National Park. Absolutely. I've also had moments of pause and reflection in the city park down the street and even on neighborhood walks. It's all good! :)