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myLot reputation of 98/100. webeishere (9520)   ranked 85 out of 26,366 in life1 year ago

Hiking is something I'd love to try someday. That's if I can get away from dad. HAHAHA!! It's great to get away from computers for a little bit and get some fresh air! But you don’t have to travel all the way to Arizona if you want to go hiking. There’s probably a great trail somewhere close to you. Trail Database can help you find a good location to take a hike. Not only does it cover the United States, it covers the entire world. You’ll find stories and pictures of the trails. And if you’re a newbie, don’t forget to read about the equipment you’ll need. There are also safety tips. Check this site out if you are interested in hiking.
http://traildatabase.org/
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1. myLot reputation of 69/100. latsmom (625)   ranked 2,077 out of 26,366 in life   1 year ago

I agree, some people don't even know what is near to them and pass certain landmarks in the car and take no notice where as if they were hiking they woudl see a lot more, I think it is nice to get away from the technology, switch your phone pff and go for a walk sometimes, hiing is a bit hardcore for me, but I do like to go for a walk on my own to clear my head.


myLot reputation of 98/100. webeishere (9520)   ranked 85 out of 26,366 in life  1 year ago

Hiking is not hardcore. Theres the simple hiking of local parks etc. It's not always a hard exercise type of hike. I hike but it's more like a long hard walk. One can hike through a nature center. One can hike through a State Park or something along those lines. Someone can hike up and down a river trail. Hiking doesn't have to be hardcore.
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2. myLot reputation of 98/100. Nardz13 (4336)   ranked 947 out of 26,366 in life   1 year ago

I do alot of walking around the beach and thats without a back pack. Whats the difference between hiking and walking anyway???


myLot reputation of 98/100. webeishere (9520)   ranked 85 out of 26,366 in life  1 year ago

to hike: to move, pull, or raise with a sudden motion

to walk: to move along on foot, advance by steps, to come or go easily or readily

There's the difference.


myLot reputation of 98/100. Nardz13 (4336)   ranked 947 out of 26,366 in life  1 year ago

Wow!!! Thanks for that dictionary comeback...


myLot reputation of 98/100. webeishere (9520)   ranked 85 out of 26,366 in life  1 year ago

Well you asked the differnces right? Hahaha. Glad to help out anytime.

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3. myLot reputation of 98/100. sigma77 (4293)   ranked 3,937 out of 26,366 in life   1 year ago

Thanks for the information. I would like to do some serious hiking one day. I would like to go hiking out west but would need to get in much better shape to tackle some of those mountain trails..lol. I bet there are plenty of great trails in your state. I guess I would have to leave the computer at home...lol.

 
4. myLot reputation of 96/100. TerryZ (11511)   ranked 157 out of 26,366 in life   1 year ago

Very good information. I havent been hiking in years. I can remember the first time I went I didnt think I would make it back. I said I would never go on one again.Hahahahah But I did! So happy hiking!


myLot reputation of 98/100. webeishere (9520)   ranked 85 out of 26,366 in life  1 year ago

I haven't gone on a true "hike" for a multitude of years.
Hahaha. With my smoking and asthma a walk around the
neighborhood with my Buster is a "hike" to me. HAHAHA!!
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB!!~

 
5. myLot reputation of 97/100. cdparazo (3609)   ranked 345 out of 26,366 in life   1 year ago

I would also love to go hiking and trekking. There is an organization here in our City that trains novice hikers or trekkers like me. I also look forward to it. They plan the activities throughout the year. I also want to try caving. But one thing at a time. he he he! Happy trekking Grandpa Bob!


myLot reputation of 98/100. webeishere (9520)   ranked 85 out of 26,366 in life  1 year ago

Get that time off and go to that orginization. I bet
they even allow and teach children also. Mother and
Daughter Hike. That sounds like a nice family day.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB!!~

 
6. myLot reputation of 98/100. blackbriar (4945)   ranked 344 out of 26,366 in life   1 year ago

You don't even need to follow a trail to hike. Hiking is not just walking along paths. I hike thru open fields and woods with no paths but never walk in the same place I've already been. If you find a deer trail, those can be hiked on as well as long as you don't go breaking all the branches in your way and leaving litter behind. Hence the saying... Take only memories, leave only footprints behind.


myLot reputation of 98/100. webeishere (9520)   ranked 85 out of 26,366 in life  1 year ago

I used to hike through the fields of the farm up north for
hours on end. It's harder now with my bronchial astham etc.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB!!~


myLot reputation of 98/100. blackbriar (4945)   ranked 344 out of 26,366 in life  1 year ago

Bet that sucks having asthma. My hubby has it as well and can't do some of the things he so enjoyed b4 he developed it. We go hiking or bike riding now and he has to stop and rest alot and sometimes he can't do those things at all. Used to be we would go for hours without stopping.

 
7. myLot reputation of 96/100. joey_matthews (5043)   ranked 368 out of 26,366 in life   1 year ago

I went hiking quite a few times with a youth project at my school. (one of the times we spent 3 days walking around the peak district and it's the most wonderful place to see if you love the nature)

None of the others seemed to really enjoy which is a shame.

Thanks for the link:)
Kudos!

~Joey

 
8. myLot reputation of 86/100. liperoterachel (10217)   ranked 1,773 out of 26,366 in life   1 year ago

Well, I live in Arizona friend so I go a couple times a year with my family ( not this time of year, Don't want to die from the heat). But it is very enjoyable activity

 
9. myLot reputation of 3/100. Polukinha (146)   ranked 25,284 out of 26,366 in life   1 year ago

just walking x)

 
10. myLot reputation of 96/100. susaneverson (4802)   ranked 227 out of 26,366 in life   1 year ago

Jeff and I love to go hiking and just recently found a book of all the trials in our city.
There is a lot more than either of us realized.
We go walking all year but I like it best in the fall.
Thank you for this information.
It will come in handy when we travel. Susan


myLot reputation of 98/100. webeishere (9520)   ranked 85 out of 26,366 in life  1 year ago

Did this help you find some unknown trails to you at all?
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB!!~


myLot reputation of 96/100. susaneverson (4802)   ranked 227 out of 26,366 in life  1 year ago

Not in our city but I plan to use it when we go to Banff at christmas time and if we go to Edmonton this year.
It will be used by me and has been bookmarked in my favourites.
So again we thank you. Susan

 
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