Wilderness.

The moment I stepped out of the airport into the lush green, all I could think about was being in it as much as possible. Everytime we were out and about, I couldn't stop the longing in my heart to get lost in the dense trees for hours and hours.

So on our second day, my dad gave in and took me hiking!

I don't know how credible the site was, but I found a website that said Umstead State Park was the second best park/trails in North Carolina.

Good enough for me!

So, grab a map.

Pick a trail.

Follow the blue squares.

A-okay.

And go!

This walk made me feel like I was in a fairy tale.

I really think that Fern Gully was based in the woods of North Carolina {the mushroom on the tree? the blue and yellow lizard? I die.}

I love hiking, and it felt so good to breathe in the fresh, clean air while I worked on my fitness.

Oh, and my dad definitely pwned that trail.