Hiking the Grand Canyon

by Lisa
(Los Angeles)

My favorite vacation activity is hiking. I enjoy hiking so much because not only is it excellent form of exercise, but if you choose the right location, you can see so many aspects of nature.

I prefer terrains that are not too steep, but not too easy either. The best hike of my life was in Arizona, at none other than the Grand Canyon. I actually cried when I made it to the bottom, looking up at the sky and mountains above me.

The Grand Canyon has to be one of the most beautiful gifts of nature. The mountains are a golden brown, and appear to be endless. Hiking is always a great activity for me, but it must be done in proper weather conditions, not too hot, not too cold, and plenty of water and fruit should be in your backpack.

For me, hiking the Grand Canyon gives me a chance to clear my mind, enjoy the fresh air, and relax, which is a vacation from this crazy world in itself.

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