I'm not surprised that your hiking tied into this! It has transformed your summer, but it's even nicer to see that it's transformed your overall life.

There is something about being outdoors and exploring new terrain or revisiting favorite areas that just makes you feel so alive. And while it's physically challenging, it's also oddly relaxing. I really miss it myself-- we used to do so much hiking, and now my husband's permanently incapable. And this summer especially, the smoke made the entire outdoors toxic for so long that I didn't get out with our son either.

Enjoy your opportunities!