Spring is on the Horizon

March sunrise in the foothills

Happy March! It feels like spring could be right around the corner, and with the change in seasons, I feel a burst of energy. I have been reflecting on the past year, and all of the challenges and silver linings that have come along with a year of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is mind boggling to think about a year ago, when I was aware of coronavirus, but also so naive in the fact that our daily lives would be turned upside down, routines upended, and our. It feels so hopeful to be going into the spring with three approved vaccines, with lighter days, and with the promise of a new season of growth.

With the spring sunshine, it's the perfect time to start getting back out on the trails in the foothills again. I had a wonderful winter of cross-country skiing, which I've always loved, but this year, being out on snowy trails in the peaceful woods was such a perfect antidote to lots of time indoors working on the computer. I'm starting to turn my attention more toward hiking and running with spring on the horizon. In this season of iffy weather, be sure to check the Ridge to Rivers daily trail report before your outdoor ventures to avoid muddy trails. I have also been thinking about how important it is to educate people in the Boise area about trail use during the winter and spring. Outdoor recreation and use of the locals trails is off the charts due to the pandemic, and not everyone has been educated on appropriate trail etiquette. I think it's important to serve as a friendly voice of the trails and just inform people about trail conditions and how to check the daily trail report.

I hope the sense of spring is providing you with energy and hope!

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