John Muir's thoughts on one of my favorite activities

"In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks."

"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings.  Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees.  The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves."

A beautiful fall morning

"Autumn burned brightly, a running flame through the mountains, a torch flung to the trees."

--Faith Baldwin