Adventure Everyday.

6.6 mile hike.

Today, Lillie and I decided to do a Sunday hike. After lunch, we headed to Mill Valley to hike around the base of Mt Tamalpais and up Blithedale ridge for views of Marin, the Bay and San Francisco.

It felt amazing to be out on the trail – the fall leaves are changing color and falling, but the air was warm and still smelled of summer today.

We plodded along up and down rocky fire roads, steep trails, across creeks and through new redwood growth. Trail runners, mountain bikers, hikers and folks out for a leisurely stroll shared the trails and beamed at one another as they passed.

Today I felt lucky to be outside on such a beautiful day, thankful that I had made the time to do so, and grateful to be able to share another adventure with my partner in life.

We all lead busy lives that are full of commitments – and we often forget to to take time for ourselves and to appreciate the natural world. Step outside and drink it in – you won’t regret it for a minute, and when you get back, you’ll be a whole person again.