Hiking through the lush, peaceful woods, the sunshine peaks through the branches and warms my head and shoulders. The trail, covered with fallen fir needles and aspen leaves, twists and turns. I around the turn and there it is. Standing boldly on the edge of the trail amongst many types of flora and fauna, the sight stops me in my tracks. Reverently, I raise my sight to it’s ragged, broken top silhouetted against the bright blue sky. This is the story of the old Patriarch.
Lyrics can say so much and generate wonderful memories and strong emotions. The outdoors are magical.
The song Rocky Mountain High by John Denver brings back fond memories of hiking in the Rocky Mountains in my college days. There’s a certain freedom, quiet and peacefulness when walking in the woods be it summer or winter.
Being out in nature calms my soul and spirit. I’m in awe of the beauty, serenity and the vastness of space and time. It’s great to do in retirement or any stage in life. Going outside and experiencing nature is a Great Self-Help technique.
Mother Nature is calling. Go outside today and be recharged. Take Flight in Life.
(all text and photos © by John McFadden)
Where do you find the answers to you problems, dilemmas and questions? Are you stuck? Get out in nature and your spirit will reveal the answers.
Our friends north of us in Canada have absolutely beautiful scenery and want to welcome to their national parks for FREE in 2017! Thank you Canada.
Sunset Magazine explains:
How would you celebrate your 150th birthday? If you’re Canada, you invite the entire world to your party by swinging open the doors to your national parks. For 2017, the country’s making its annual Discovery Pass (normally $68) free, giving visitors admission to all of the country’s 40-plus parks for the calendar year, including 12 Western sites. Visit Vancouver Island’s Pacific Rim for sandy beaches, year-round surfing, and a hiking trail originally forged by shipwrecked sailors; or hit north coast Gwaii Haanas for remote campsites, bald eagles, and ocean sightings of whales and dolphins.
America is filled with natural wonders, many most of us don’t get to see. Set a goal to visit some of these this year!
Click here to watch slide show of 10 of America’s Natural Wonders:
http://travel.aarp.org/articles-tips/articles/info-10-2012/pictures-nature-wildlife-parks
Plan a trip and enjoy life, thanks, John