It’s all about
embracing the whole of the world just outside our doors – and journeying into
it with new eyes and an open mind.
As I was doing
some research for Charlie’s and my next hike I stumbled across an excellent resource
on Urban Hiking. According to the
author, urban hiking first garnered major attention with the story of Dan
Koeppel as told in the famous Backpacker article. Through his own explorations through L.A.‘s
Echo Park and Silver Lake areas, Koeppel designed an elaborate urban trek
connecting staircases in the city. In
all, Koeppel’s trek included nearly 5,000 steps as well as forays into intimate
neighborhood nooks and unexpected natural havens. With the Backpacker article, the L.A. Times
follow-up, and Koeppel’s own website detailing his adventures,
urban hiking took root as a movement.
Here’s the link
to a site definitely worth checking out…especially if you think there’s nowhere
to hike around where you live...or if your just not a nature type. Read more at: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/urban-hiking/#ixzz1jiaYsdJH
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