What a good idea! Getting out into nature and appreciating the simplicity and peace of it all is a very worthwhile goal. Being active also has tons of benefits. Nothing like fresh air and exercise to help a body rest and have good dreams. Keep us posted. Where would you go to hike, is there a trail near by?  

 my plan is starting to piece together. we will go to harney peak in south dakota first. i kno the location and am reading books on what to expect and how to prepare. i am talking to my kids about it a nd they have so much questions about it.  it makes me more xcited to see their reaction. they are looking foward to it. n so am i.

This is great. Have you gone on any trips before? Maybe you can share a story of a great trip you took. I always find looking back at something awesome I have done really motivating as I plan for my next adventure. 

i have a hiking trip pland out. may 20. up harney peak. i done it b4. my kids want to go. i was really sore aftrwards. i wondr if my kids will handle it? 7 miles total. last time i had no food n no water. but this time i'm planning way ahead. i figure if i am prepared and take breaks wen my kids neeed it they can make it.  so im thnk 5 to 6- hrs trip.

This is a great plan.  I love to hike too.  Snacks, water, first aid kit, camera and a really good pair of shoes.  Oh yeah, bug repellant and sunscreen too.  Can't wait to see your pictures.  I really like Bill's idea too... I'd love to hear a story about a trip you've already taken.  Maybe you already have some pictures to share with us?

 the first hiking trip i took was totally unplaned or even a thought. me and three other guys went fishing in the hills. well sort of we had 3 poles only to find out that only 1 worked.  so the rest of us just sat around. one of my freinds wasnt even coming until last moment. we were about to leave wen he pulld up still drunk!  we were like ok lets go. it was 6 in the moring wen we left the house. we got to our destination around 730. broke out the poles and only one worked. so the rest of us just sat around and watched the othr fish. well it didnt take long till we were all bored. like 15 mins. then i saw a sign that said harney peak trail. i asked everyone lets check this out. we had no idea how far it was or anything. we just started goin. no food, no safety anything, sandals, freind was still drunk, no water, heavy coat. heavy pant. well i have to go i will finish later

Looking forward to the rest of your story.  It's amusing so far.  How'd your inebriated friend make out?  Hopefully, everyone survived to hike another day.