Just take a hike!

Today I'm celebrating Take A Hike Day!

The fall season is a beautiful time of year and perfect for hiking, especially if you live in an area where you can enjoy the scenery and see the changing colors of the season. I've been hiking a few times. I normally have a great sense of humor, but one of rare times that I lost it temporarily was on a steep hiking trail. If you're interested in hiking, I found a couple of neat sites that you may enjoy. The ABC-of-Hiking website is a portal for everything related to hiking, including the basics, getting started, techniques, equipment, safety, and a beginner's guide. More information on hiking is also available on The American Hiking Society site, including information on volunteer vacations to help build, maintain, and restore trails in 2008 and a trail finder. Here's a 90-second video of one person's hike on the Appalachian Trail that may inspire you.

Another view of the observance
Some think of this day a bit differently, by taking the opportunity to tell someone to take a hike. Although that's usually not something to celebrate, I found a variety of approaches people use to end relationships. I guess I'm celebrating their creativity today.

Here's a favorite video by Toby Keith singing A little too late where
he's trying to end it

As posted on YouTube by dselig

If country music's not your favorite, here are two other choices you might
enjoy:
Burn by Usher
Potential Breakup Song by Aly & AJ

Image credit: Alps Photo by Christian Arnal, Maison de la France on France Hiking by Bugbog