Did you know that today is National Trails Day? Under the auspices of The American Hiking Society, there are over 2,000 events throughout the United States for active baby boomers to hike, horseback ride, bird watch and paddle. In this photo, Alan and I are just starting out on a boomer hike to Mystic Lake in the Beartooth Mountains near Fishtail, Montana. If you went there today, the trail would probably be covered in snow due to this year’s heavy snowpack. The 19th annual National Trails Day theme is “Made With All Natural Ingredients.” So, baby boomer readers, get out there and enjoy nature. You’ll be happy that you did.
Do you have a favorite hike? Post a comment to share it with us.
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Hiking has to be my favorite activity. Since you mention baby boomer I wonder if any of the trails you’ve hiked are actually classified that way or if it’s just a term you’ve coined – baby boomer hiking.
Twitter: DonnaLHull
June 4, 2011 at 3:00 pm
Barbara, no there aren’t any trails designated as baby boomer trails. Baby boomer hiking is my un-elegant attempt to put in a couple of my keywords.
I loved hiking through the hills in Escondido California a few months ago while visiting The Golden Door spa. Just beautiful!
Twitter: DonnaLHull
June 4, 2011 at 6:31 pm
Lucky, Sheryl! I’d love to experience the Golden Door Spa.
Do you know of any hikes in the Inland Empire, CA. that will accommodate wheel chairs?
Twitter: DonnaLHull
June 5, 2011 at 4:14 pm
Here’s a site that lists Inland Empire, CA hikes. Some are marked with the disabled sign. Happy HIking: http://www.carevealed.com/hike_ie.php
Twitter: travelwonders
June 6, 2011 at 1:43 am
What a superb initiative. Something Australia could learn from – encouraging people to get out and walk and to see our wonderful natural environments.
Twitter: DonnaLHull
June 6, 2011 at 1:51 am
I agree, Mark. It’s a great way to celebrate our environment.
I think events like this for encouraging people to enjoy
natural environment is great way of making people close to the nature.