Do you like to hike? It is a great physical activity that is fun too!
I'm not much of a hiker but I know it is quite popular worldwide with major health benefits. Do you hike?
Yes, I have hiked in the mountains of New Mexico. That area is very beautiful with plenty of wildlife and fauna!
I didn't realize how mountainous New Mexico is but I see that it is actually considered one of the Mountain States. Do you ever encounter any wild animals?
Yes! I have seen rattlesnakes and bobcats. I bring a large hiking stick in case I need to use it to defend myself. So far there have not been any close calls!
Rattlesnake
Rattlesnakes are a group of venomous snakes of the genera "Crotalus" and "Sistrurus" of the subfamily Crotalinae (the pit vipers). The scientific name "Crotalus" is derived from the Greek κρόταλον, meaning "castanet". The name "Sistrurus" is the Latinized form of the Greek word for "tail rattler" (Σείστρουρος, "seistrouros") and shares its root with the ancient Egyptian musical instrument the sistrum, a type of rattle. The 36 known species of rattlesnakes have between 65 and
the comradery of it all and just to have fun with friends. However, it is a rigorous course and includes three days of physical activity and hard work for participants.
Hiking.
Hiking is a very popular activity in the Adirondack Park because of the vast numbers and varieties of hikes available. Some of the varieties of hikes include anything from the High Peaks to the relatively flat hikes of Sis and Bub. Bald Mountain is one of the most popular mountains to hike not only by the Fulton Chain of Lakes but