The Enchantments, Washington, U.S.A.

About this episode

Paxton shares her experience hiking The Enchantments in Washington, emphasizing gratitude and the value of challenging oneself in nature.

This week's epic guest, Paxton, is a Washingtonian who guides us through her day- hike of The Enchantments. This hike is in a region within the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. If you're a wilderness lover, put this on your list! Paxton shares her perspective that being on the trail is a reminder of gratitude and she also expresses, "I think there is a lot of value in choosing to do hard stuff". Her positive outlook on being in nature and appreciating yourself is a beautiful reminder to acknow...

People in this episode

Host: Starla Skelton

Guest: Paxton

Topics covered

• hiking
• nature
• gratitude
• wilderness
• personal growth

Keywords

• hiking
• The Enchantments
• Washington
• Alpine Lakes Wilderness
• nature appreciation
• personal growth
• gratitude

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Washington, The Enchantments, Alpine Lakes Wilderness

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