My last hike and trip report were in May 2020. I got COVID shortly after that timeframe, and now have long COVID and haven't recovered yet. I'm doing physical therapy, I have a huge team of doctors helping me, and my medical team knows that my goal was to hike again. Today was my first "hike" back! I knew I had to do an easy one, but this was a big milestone for me. I went 2.57 miles hiking around Schmitz Park. I had to stop a lot just to breathe, but I DID IT! I took my beautiful dog with me (she also had COVID, but that's another story).
Schmitz Park is a great place to visit. It's an old-growth forest and is so beautiful. I highly recommend checking out the trails there. It's a very quiet place with lots of birds singing. There are huckleberries there right now. Be sure to look for the alligator log!
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Welcome back!!! Here’s to the next hike
Posted by:
Coyote_LW on Jun 26, 2023 11:32 PM
Thank you so much!
Posted by:
JJ Hikers on Jun 27, 2023 08:40 PM
Yes, welcome back! The panic part of the pandemic may be over, but a lot of people are still dealing with the effects. Best wishes! (and don't forget about Lord Hill for an easy out-in-the-woods stroll)
Posted by:
LordHillBandit on Jul 01, 2023 07:09 AM
Thank you LordHill! I’ll visit those trails in that area soon!
Posted by:
JJ Hikers on Jul 01, 2023 05:13 PM