Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Hiking Is My Happy Place


Sunrise on North Mountain, Phoenix, AZ

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It's the beginning of a new year and a perfect time to start anew. I've made some changes to the look and feel of my blog. I've simplified. This year I'm also focused on the simple things that bring me joy.

One of my favorite things is hiking and a benefit of living in the desert is being able to hike in January. The Phoenix area offers many opportunities to hit the trail, with some beautiful trails right in my neighborhood.

I love being able to do a quick morning hike to quiet my mind and find my happy place before the start of a busy day. North Mountain is a hike I do several times a month with friends or I go solo.

This month I was up early hiking this trail as the sun was rising over the mountains. It was truly breathtaking and in that moment, all was right with the world.

What a way to start a new day!

This year, I encourage you to find your happy place. Get out on that mountain, spend time down by the ocean, watch the sunrise or visit the place that's calling to you when you...Explore Beyond Your Door.

Happy Hiking,

Christie