Hiking: Food for the Soul

Which one sounds better:

1. Sitting on the couch and mindlessly staring at a glowing T.V. screen,

OR

2. Going on a leisurely hike through the woods while you can hear the birds singing and the steady crunch, crunch, of your feat on the pebbled path.

I--and I'm hoping a lot of other people--would pick the second suggestion over anything.

You probably know that hiking is great exercise and keeps you fit. While that is quite true, hiking is also good for the mind and soul.

I think that for a lot of people hiking helps them clear away any stress or unwanted thoughts from their mind and let's them have a clear perspective.

Any time you're around or in nature--and not just with hiking--is awesome and makes you feel extremely peaceful.

There are LOT'S of great places where you can go hiking around Hamilton and Dundas

First, there is the Hamilton to Brantford Rail Trail which is very large and well used. This trail is also great for biking, roller blading, and even cross-country skiing in the wintertime.

Then there is the very large network of trails that are beautifully strung inside the Dundas Valley Conservation Area, a natural conservation land that is abundant with many ponds, rivers, hills, cliffs, and valleys.

Either one of these magnificent places are a wonderful location to go hiking.

You don't need to know the way.

Just let nature lead you.