04/08/2025
When you can’t find a single friend who wants to join you for a hike, you just go and hike by yourself! Multiple research studies show that hiking in nature is the single most beneficial thing you can do for your mind, body and soul.
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So…I went, I hiked all day, chatted with other hikers along the trails, and filled my eyes with the beauty of wavy red rock formations, slot canyons, petroglyphs of bighorn sheep, and actual bighorn sheep…And because I was alone, I managed to see so much more than I had hoped for.
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Never give up on your plans simply because others won’t come along. 18,440 steps and 8 miles later, I rediscovered that being alone with friendly strangers in nature is absolutely amazing!
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…And a bit of entertainment trivia about Valley of Fire - Nevada’s oldest state park: Some of the movies filmed here include Star Trek Generations, Total Recall, The Professionals, and a number of other classics. It’s a special place on Earth that feels like another planet…The US remains one of the most stunning and diverse destinations I’ve ever visited, and this is just one teeny corner! I’ve hiked in over 40 of our US national parks and in countless state parks around the country…And as a travel agent, I absolutely love planning these adventures for my clients and combining them with special touches of luxury after a day out on the trails! 🇺🇸❤️
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