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Originally Posted by little_tippler
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What do you do on a hike? What kind of places are interesting to go on a hike in? I'm curious. I live close to several areas that I imagine would be good for it, but never have gone. Do you go alone? I'd like to have company I think. I think it's the sort of thing that would be more fun if shared.
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When I go for a hike, I keep my eyes open for wildflowers and try to catch a glimpse of wildlife. I pick up interestingly-shaped leaves of trees that I hadn't noticed before. I look at rock formations and if I'm in an area that is known for fossils, I'll keep my eyes open for those, too. When I hike, I like to get away from the stark lines of architecture and landscaping. I look for nature preserves and wild areas. State and national parks are fun as well, but are usually more crowded. I learned as a child never to hike alone, and I usually stick to that concept - though there are little trails that are fairly crowded with hikers where it feels more safe to potentially hike alone. I stick to trails that I know well when I'm taking a friend along who is not accustomed to hiking. I enjoy hiking with my husband, or with any friend. A hiking buddy / friend of mine actually gave me a pair of hiking boots as a wedding gift!
To address some of what has been said about finding time for anything physical - I go for long runs a few times a week. Mainly I run on streets and sidewalks because I run alone and I am unaccustomed to running on trails. Perhaps I should become more comfortable with the idea of running on the local trails that I know well. Still, I see this as a safety concern. It seems like every other week there is a news story about some woman who went running on a trail by herself that was mugged/raped/etc. I think I'll ask around and see if I can find a colleague who would like to take up running on trails with me.