Hiking is a great way to see the world. It's also an effective medicine for reducing stress, high blood pressure, and an over-all negative attitude toward life. Hiking also helps heal many other human maladies, like heart attacks. Personally, I hike for many of the same reasons I kayak. Here are my top ten reasons for hiking: 1. It helps me discover who I am 2. It builds strong, meaningful friendships 3. It gets me out of the city 4. It keeps me in good physical condition 5. I've discovered a strong spiritual component 6. It's cheap - sometimes it's free 7. I'm learning how to use my camera 8. It gives me fodder for exciting stories 9. I enjoy smelling like a campfire 10. I meet new people from all over the world
I hope your experience is at least as rewarding, if not more-so, than mine.
