Day 158 of #LiveWell2017
Today’s object of gratitude is an easy one. Yesterday we hiked up the challenging 2800-ft. ascent of Dog Mountain. Though we started early in the day when it was cooler, by the time we returned to our car mid-afternoon it was 86 degrees. The hike was made bearable by the shade of the forest, so today, I offer my deepest gratitude to forests everywhere – for providing shade to keep us cool and for bathing us in phytoncides, lifting our spirits and healing our bodies. Thank you, forests!
Oh yeah….our destination – the top of Dog Mountain:
Are you grateful for forests and trees? Tell us why.
Endless Seeker 
Yesterday I hiked up the San Gabriel Mountains. The day was hot, hot, hot as we climbed but we were often protected from the sun by the heavily pine forested mountains, and a great breeze was a real treat also!
Sounds wonderful, Carolyn. Hooray for the trees and the breeze!