Hiking is one of the best activities to do alone, with family or with someone special.  It is fun and really soothes the soul as you take in the beauty of the outdoors.  Whether you hike on a marked trail or an unmarked one, hiking can be relaxing or exhilarating.  From small wonders like an ant hauling food to its hill or the tremendous forest floor before you, the feeling you get when hiking is indescribable.  Sometimes when I have a headache or feel stressed after a long day at work, going for a walk on a trail really puts my mind at ease.