My Love for Hiking

Hiking has been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember. Hiking and exploring in nature has been a therapeutic adventure for me. The warm sunshine on my face, the sound and feel of the wind all around me, the soft earthy feel of the trail underneath my boots, the sound of water flowing down a stream or rushing over a cliff, birds chirping in a distant; all these sensory experiences are unique each and every hike. Hiking has become a whole body workout for me- from my mind to my toes and everything in between. 

Being in nature has given me an opportunity to improve my physical and mental health. The quality time I get to spend in my thoughts allows me to reflect. My mood is completely changed after a hike and my stress levels are lowered. I am more calm and somehow my anxiety has disappeared. My state of mind is completely altered. Hiking has also improved my sensory perception to really appreciate the world as Mother Nature presents herself. Gratitude is an incredible gift I receive after a day of hiking outdoors.

I've been on some amazing hikes and here's a few of my favorites. I can't wait to go on more hiking adventures and explore!

Koh Phi Phi Viewpoint

Koh Phi Phi, Thailand

2015

Moro Rock Trail

Sequoia National Park, California, U.S.A.

2015

Great Waterfall, Plitvice Lakes National Park

Croatia

2016

Plitvice Lakes National Park

Croatia

2016

Cinque Terre "Five Lands"

Vernazza, Liguira, Italy

2016

Mooney Falls, Havasuapai

Supai, Arizona, U.S.A.

2016

Donostia- San Sebastian

Basque Country, Spain

2017

Sunrise at Smith Rock State Park

Oregon, U.S.A.

2017

Marshall Beach, Batteries to Bluffs Trail

San Francisco, California, U.S.A.

2017

Angels Landing

Zion National Park, Utah, U.S.A.

2018

The Narrows

Zion National Park, Utah, U.S.A.

2018

Antelope Canyon

Page, Arizona, U.S.A.

2018

Keyhole Arch at Pfeiffer Beach

Big Sur, California, U.S.A.

2018

Stinson Beach, Dipsea Trail to Steep Ravine Loop Trail

Mount Tamalpais State Park, California, U.S.A.

2018

Lands End

San Francisco, California, U.S.A.

2019

Lake Louise

Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada

2019

Big Beehive Trail

Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada

2019

Sulphur Mountain Trail

Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada

2019

Swinging Bridge

Yosemite National Park, California, U.S.A.

2019

Cambria Christmas Market

Cambria, California, U.S.A

2019

Cascade Falls Trail

Emerald Bay State Park, Lake Tahoe, California, U.S.A.

2020

Glacier Point, Four Mile Trail

Yosemite National Park, California, U.S.A.

2020

Vernal Falls, The Mist Trail

Yosemite National Park, California, U.S.A.

2020

Burney Falls

McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park, California, U.S.A.

2020

HAWAII

Next Stop: HAWAII (Honolulu and Maui)

I've been hiatus the last few years but I'm back and ready to share my travels with you.  I'll be going to Hawaii at the end of the month, please leave any recommendations!  Blog to come soon!