A few of my thoughts as we head into 2021… We are fortunate to live in an area where we are surrounded by state parks, nature preserves, state forests, and all sorts of trails to discover. I have spent the past several years exploring many of these places as a hiking guide for the Senior Center, and also in my free time with family and friends. I enjoy introducing people to new places and have seen how spending time in nature can affect us all in many positive ways. There have been some requests for recommendations as many of us are spending more time outside. I have compiled a list of places, all withing a 45 minute drive (several in our own town) that I am familiar with and think others may enjoy. Many of these locations have more to offer than just hiking, such as snowshoeing, kayaking, nature programs and ranger talks. I encourage you to check them out online. This is not a complete list of our local hiking areas, just many that you may want to explore. I am always looking for new places to check out so if you have a favorite place that you’d like to share, please comment below. Wishing you all a Happy New Year and hope to see you on the trails!
A few of my thoughts as we head into 2021... We are fortunate to live in an area where we are surrounded by state parks, nature preserves, state forests, and all sorts of trails to discover. I have spent the past several years exploring many of these places as a hiking guide for the Senior Center, and also in my free time with family and friends. I enjoy introducing people to new places and have seen how spending time in nature can affect us all in many positive ways. There have been some requests for recommendations as many of us are spending more time outside. I have compiled a list of places, all withing a 45 minute drive (several in our own town) that I am familiar with and think others may enjoy. Many of these locations have more to offer than just hiking, such as snowshoeing, kayaking, nature programs and ranger talks. I encourage you to check them out online. This is not a complete list of our local hiking areas, just many that you may want to explore. I am always looking for new places to check out so if you have a favorite place that you'd like to share, please comment below. Wishing you all a Happy New Year and hope to see you on the trails!
