Monday, May 29, 2017

Gratitude Monday - Walks On The Wild Side Edition

We went hiking on the weekend and for it I am grateful. But what I am even more grateful for is that hikes exist.
It's struck me the last two hikes we were on that someone went exploring, decided a route would make a great recreational hike, and that work got done to make it a physical reality.
It was never anything I gave much thought to until the other day.
Well-signed, well packed mountain hikes, or any walk for that matter, should not be taken for granted. They need to found and decided on. Trails need to be made and kept up, and the people who do it dedicate time, money and resources so others can walk through the bush safely.
So thank you to everyone who ever had anything to do with any hike anywhere that made it so.

The hike to Silverton Falls, Banff National Park, Alberta, looking westward.
The light portion between the trees and mountains is the Trans-Canada Highway.



8 comments:

solarity said...

Around here, planning, building (and maintaining) hiking trails is a popular Eagle Scout project. Also often done by other volunteers.

Mary Anne in Kentucky

the Bag Lady said...

You are so lucky to live close enough to the mountains that you can go and enjoy those hikes!
That is a beautiful photo. Thanks for sharing.

messymimi said...

It's amazing, when we stop and think about it, how much of our lives is made easier by the silent work of others whom we never see or know.

Leah J. Utas said...

That sounds like an excellent project, Mary Anne.

Bag Lady, I am tickled silly to live here. You're welcome.

That's so true, Messymimi. Most of us don't give it, or them, much thought.

Tabor said...

I so agree. Thanks to those who can provide a place for us in the great outdoors.

Barbara Martin said...

Gosh, those photos make me want to come out there. The woods and crags definitely are calling me. Thanks, Leah.

Barbara Martin said...

Gosh, those photos make me want to come out there. The woods and crags definitely are calling me. Thanks, Leah.

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