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Night Hikes!
Okay. We all know it gets dark early during winter, making it difficult to to lots of outdoor activities after work. Of course ski slopes are lighted, so downhill skiing is an option. But, what about a night hike?During winter, the trees are laid bare, abandoned by those fair weather friends, the leaves. This allows moonlight to penetrate to the forest floor. On nights with a full moon, the effect is transformative. Instead of a dark, shady hike, winter night hikes under a full moon are magically alive and bright. Try it and you will be surprised. Don't use a flashlight. Just let your eyes adjust and get out in the woods. If you are reticent to try it alone, join an organized hike. ...
