For those who have hiked before know that the activity of hiking can be a truly rewarding experience. It is a physical exercise, as well as a mental one. There are usually numerous obstacles along the way while hiking that involve rocks, mud, uphill challenges, and a requiring of balance. Hiking involves a multitude of levels of endurance, ability, and commitment. Also you get to see some pretty incredible views while hiking. This blog will continue to take a look at various popular hiking spots, the equipment you may need, and the precautions you should take!
Hiking usually leads to some pretty interesting stories as well. Allow me to take a moment to tell you some of my best. By the way these are entirely true and in no way fabricated.
"It was a hot summer day. The first day of summer actually, summer solstice. My friends and I decided to take a break from our hike up the appalachian trail at the Delaware Water Gap. We were sitting on a rock, enjoying some water and conversation with one another when suddenly we heard other hikers approaching. There was both a man, and a woman, around the age of 25. Normally this wouldn't phase me, however this couple was naked. They were both completely nude except for sneakers and bandanas covering their private parts. My friends and I were speechless as we sat on the rock unsure if what we were seeing was actually true. As they passed us the guy hollered, "Summer Solstice naked hike tradition." As they continued to pass with their full moons in sight, my friends and I burst out laughing, shocked at what we had just witnessed. Needless to say we waited quite a while to continue on the trail. Didn't want that sight ahead of us."
"During the month of June my friends and I really enjoyed this one hiking spot in particular. It was this spot along the Appalachian Trail over by the Lehigh gorge in Walnutport. The trail started off great, we had a challenging uphill, rocky climb that we loved the challenge of. We even came across a spout of fresh water for passerbys to use and drink from and eventually came across a small open housed cabin free for anyone to sleep in overnight and to write in an entry log they had set up. When we got to the top of the mountain we were taking in the sights and had been taking pictures when we suddenly heard thunder approaching. Nothing was said about a storm that day so we were surprised and continued back down the trail. As we walked down the mountain the winds picked up begin to sway the trees back and forth. It was terrifying. A torrential downpour of rain began and got us completely soaked from head to foot. Our lips were turning blue, and fingers pruning. The thunder came down in a roar and the lightening flashed in the sky. Thankfully we got back to the car safe and sound. About a week had passed when we decided to try the spot again. It was another day of nice summer weather with no storm in sight. Once again we loved the climb and then suddenly as we approached the top, yet another storm was a brewing. Once again we quickly scampered off and down the trail and more rain came, as well as the wind, lightening, and thunder. We haven't tried the trail for a third time yet but if we do and that happens again....well then i'd say it's either really unfortunate bad luck or something very spooky."
These are just a couple of my own favorite hiking experiences. Hope you enjoyed!
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