While walking on the Noland Trail, it's hard not to be distracted by the many sights and sounds around you. From bugs to birds and many other creatures, the area around the trail is surrounded by all kinds of nature that you dont see everyday. While being slightly afraid of nature and the unknown, these views perplexed me as i walked down the trail, trying to soak in all of the sights and sounds. After being stuck in bland classrooms all day, this refreshing experience brought a wave of interest to my thoughts.
As we walked down the trail i tried to imagine what it would be like to continuously hike on a trail like this for months, and the mere thought blew my mind. I have never been on a trail for more than a few hours, and the stamina that it would take to complete a trail is something that i admire. As i walked through i imagined what it would be like to be continuously hiking and the changes of scenery you would encounter throughout the trail. This would be the most enjoyable part of the experience for me being able to see all the different regions on foot and the connection to the land that i would gain.
The beauty and scenery of the Noland helped me escape from my perspective of the world for a while. Even though we were only a couple miles away from roads and cars and civilization, i was completely immersed in the wildlife around me. This feeling gave me a sense of calm and understanding, bringing me away from all the problems and craziness of society.
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