This isn't an AT trip. I probably won't see my first section of the AT until September.
Taking my daughter section hiking tomorrow on her first hike longer than 5 miles.
We are planning to go about 11 miles in the Allegheny National Forest from Amsler Springs, along Salmon Creek, and north to Cougar Bob's Tavern in Ketlletville for celebratory burgers and shake.
Rain or Shine. (looks like rain)
I'm very nervous about this trip because I can not begin to stress how important it is that she feels challenged but not so challenged that she doesn't enjoy herself.
One of my fears is that she will become disenchanted with hiking. She's so enthusiastic now and I want it to stay like this because soon she will be a teenager and all that beautiful wonder and energy will be replaced with mood swings and apathy.
Taking my daughter section hiking tomorrow on her first hike longer than 5 miles.
We are planning to go about 11 miles in the Allegheny National Forest from Amsler Springs, along Salmon Creek, and north to Cougar Bob's Tavern in Ketlletville for celebratory burgers and shake.
Rain or Shine. (looks like rain)
I'm very nervous about this trip because I can not begin to stress how important it is that she feels challenged but not so challenged that she doesn't enjoy herself.
One of my fears is that she will become disenchanted with hiking. She's so enthusiastic now and I want it to stay like this because soon she will be a teenager and all that beautiful wonder and energy will be replaced with mood swings and apathy.