Wow there is a lot to learn about traveling and hiking. It is going to take some time for me to figure out things like what time of year is the best to go, what places aren't worth driving to see and which are, and what equipment (car, shoes) I will need.

Today I thought of an interesting place to stop by and see. At the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Concord, MA are the graves of the transcendentalists and authors Emerson, Thoreau, and Louisa May Alcott. I'm a fan of transcendentalism.

There are so many great websites to help figure out what the best places to see and how to prepare. Today I found this one: http://www.hitthetrail.com/ . They have a facebook page with some great pictures. There are some on the Angel's Landing Trail at Zion National Park. I'm not so much into heights, but I know most of it is because I psych myself out. I am sure it is much more intimidating when you see it in person but I don't think I can pass up going on such a unique and scenic hike. When I first saw it I was wondering how someone could even hike that without falling. I realized by looking at the later pictures in the album on the facebook page that there is a chain in the rock attached to poles that you can use as a guide and there are switchbacks on the way down. Also, apparently some people choose to climb the side of the rock to get to the top.

As I go along, I am going to add to the list of places on the main page... those are just the few I could think of right now.

Oh and Thanksgiving was awesome... I think the star wars themed table cloth really made the holiday special.