Why We Love the Mountains
Written by Dan (for once!)
Sunday we left early for
Pisgah National Forest to hike to the top of
Looking Glass Rock. We passed it on
Blue Ridge Parkway back in May when we were camping and thought it looked fun and challenging to hike. We began hiking around 11:00 with plenty of water and snacks. We passed many streams and switchbacks on our way up, and stopped about half way up for a nap and reading on the first rock face with awesome views. The top was pretty cool, but we liked the first stop better and were able to relax more. After some pictures and a video from the top, we made our way back down and were finished by about 5:00. We had a great time, but were pooped after the 6.5 miles we hiked. I was very proud of my wife for being so tough at 6 months pregnant! Below are some pictures and 10 reasons (in no particular order) why we love the mountains.
1. There are trails everywhere and plenty to keep you busy!
2. It's great exercise!
3. You can go the bathroom anytime, anywhere!
4. Leaving the stresses and busy-ness of the world is a liberating feeling.
5. It's the ultimate relaxation: not a sound can be heard but birds chirping and wind blowing.
6. People of every age can enjoy it...even those not yet born!
7. The views are incredible.
8. It's a supernatural feeling being alone with Creation and God.
9. Accomplishing a goal from start to finish is a great feeling!
10. There are lots of things to talk about while hiking: children, values, playing ABC memory games, etc!
Here's a short video from the top...sorry for the clicking...it's our camera.
