If you like the peace of walking through nature as an observer; then hiking is for you. While hiking, the destination is not the goal nor is the quantitative amount traveled. But the sublime views of nature that come along the journey. I have only recently come to enjoy the beauty of hiking thanks to my friends and roommates pushing me to try it. I thought I would dislike hiking because it seemed boring and time consuming. Although, I was proven wrong when I took in a breath of fresh air and smelled the trees. I could feel my stress leave my body with every exhale. I let the peaceful melodies of the birds guild me down the trail as the massive gorge grasped my attention. The immense mountains in view distracted me from my fear of heights as I walked across the bridge. Cool air from the river washes over me replenishing me from the scorching heat. All these experiences along with my friends have encouraged me to continue to go on hikes.