The other morning I went on a hike at a state park. It feels so good to be in an expanse of nature and yet so close to town. Towards the end of my hike I took notice of my boots. They are very comfortable and scuffed. I bought these hiking boots in 2000 before I went on the Grand Canyon trip. My first opportunity to view the canyon and I was able to totally experience it by hiking all the way to the bottom, camping for a few nights, hearing the raging Colorado River, and hiking to the top. It was a physically stretching journey, but exhilarating.