Sometimes I feel bad that we live near so much natural beauty and don’t take advantage of it. Not this week. I’m not usually one to plan hikes, but I enjoyed this evening so much that I think I may need to start.
If you are like me and have been convinced at some point in time that you actually hate hiking then I have some news for you. You are probably doing it wrong.
Hiking can be fun. If you do it right.
I’ve composed a list of tips that I personally guarantee will make your hikes more enjoyable. Here they are:
1) Go when the weather is cool, preferably morning or evening. If you go when its hot, you will be much more inclined to curse hiking and whoever came up with the idea.
2)Location. Location. Location. If you’re going to go out and wander around, you better have some nice things to look at. And I’m not talking dirt and bushes here. Find a place that has some sort of a water feature like a waterfall, lagoon, river, creek, etc. A drinking fountain next to a porta potty does not count.
3) Dress your children or animals in your favorite outdoorsy outfits. If you don’t have any cute outdoorsy outfits then go buy some. This may seem like an unimportant step, but its not. Cute clothes = cute photos.
4) Bring your camera. Spend the entire time taking pictures.
and last but not least,
5) Never walk at a pace that might cause you to lose your breath. Remember, you are trying to enjoy hiking. Not train for a triathalon.
Happy Trails!
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