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<\/a><\/p>\nHiking in the Coronado National Forest, looking down on Hereford, AZ and across to the Mule Mountains.<\/p>\n
Hiking, or in my case, walking, is a great way to stay healthy.\u00a0 We are fortunate to live near lots of great trails.\u00a0 The San Pedro River\u2019s corridor of trails is a favorite but we are always on the lookout of a new trail.\u00a0 Whether an old familiar trail or brand new one,\u00a0 every trail is an adventure in discovery.\u00a0 The best way to make a discovery is always look up and down, across and through, in front and behind.<\/p>\n
I call this my \u201c360 degree awareness\u201d technique but in my opinion walking, or hiking, should involve all your senses.\u00a0 Breath through you mouth and \u201ctaste\u201d the air.\u00a0 Feel the air against your skin.\u00a0 Touch leaves and note their variation in texture.\u00a0 Yes, there is a lot to see but look up close,too.\u00a0 Maybe you\u2019ll see the life-and-death struggle of a spider and fly or watch a itty bitty ant carry a monster leaf.\u00a0 Listen carefully and you might hear a fish blowing bubbles (yes, they do that).<\/p>\n
One of my favorite events our morning walks is going from shade to sunshine.\u00a0 There is a bend in the road above our house were you are in deep shadows until rounding a bend.\u00a0 Now the sun shines bright and warm.\u00a0 There is maybe a 10 or more degrees difference between the shade and sun.\u00a0 Just before I pass from the shadow into sunlight, there is moment when the air\u2019s temperature shifts from frosty to welcoming.\u00a0 It reminds me of when my babies would sleep on my shoulder, snuggled up tightly against my neck, tummies full, and they\u2019d give a deep sigh of complete contentment.\u00a0 I love the moment and look for it when exploring the forests.<\/p>\n