The Great Outdoors

A wise man once said 'nature's greatest virtue is it's gift of unparalleled freedom '...

The freedom to partake of its awe-inspiring expanse... beautiful scenery, clean air, wide open space... definitely miles away from concrete sidewalks and the bustling streets we've grown accustomed to... (well at least some of us).

What better way to take advantage of all the beauty nature has to offer than to engage in a little hiking. Going back to the basics and bringing only what you need... (although from the looks of things some might be carrying a little more than necessary)...

But yeah... apparently the freedom of nature does have it's perks... perhaps unleashing a little spontaneity that might otherwise be held back and reserved in more inhabited settings...

Gorgeous views and serene settings... I think I'm finally starting to understand what's so 'great' about the outdoors .