Approaching the railroad tracks on the Mullica River trail

 

Hiking is for the birds

Hiking is for the birds, some say. And I say, yes it is. It’s also tremendous exercise, great for sightseeing, contemplation, a moment to reflect on life and a time to be alone with God. And yes, for bird watching.

It’s that alone time in nature that the best ideas surface in my mind. The quiet of nature in God’s world, listening and speaking on his Word. It’s the next best thing to a chapel.

It makes no difference of the season, although I do prefer spring and fall. Rain or shine, although I do prefer the sun. It’s just that sometimes you need to get away, and the woods seem to be the place to go.

Even a short one or two mile hike can easily clear some cobwebs from your mind and even energize your brain from the scent of pine, leaves and some flowers.

It has been a mild winter, but I still look forward to spring. Colors change even in the pine barrens with the many bushes, trees and grasses that begin to come to life adding a new shade of green to the woods.

It won’t be long and I guess I’ll just have to be patient