A Journey Through Hiking: From Tourist to Advocate
Diana Lapp, LCSW Diana Lapp, LCSW

A Journey Through Hiking: From Tourist to Advocate

A scenic view of Bear Mountain's rocky trail surrounded by lush greenery, with a cloudy sky overhead. The rugged terrain highlights the challenge of the hike, while the peaceful forest environment embodies the restorative power of nature.

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A forest scene with a small creek flowing over rocks and moss, surrounded by leafless trees and forest floor covered in fallen leaves.
A small waterfall flowing over rocks in a forested area, with trees and a wooden railing visible in the background.
Purple berry clusters hanging from green leafy shrubs in a garden.
A narrow brick pathway surrounded by dense, tangled vines and greenery on both sides, with sunlight filtering through the leaves overhead.
A wooden pathway through a lush green forest with trees and sunlight filtering through the leaves.
A landscape view from a high vantage point showing a mix of trees and greenery, with a broad sky filled with scattered clouds.
A sandy beach beside a calm river or lake, with a dense tree line on the opposite bank under a mostly cloudy sky.
A park scene with two white benches on a grassy area, trees in the background, a bicycle with a basket in the foreground, and some houses partially visible behind the trees.
Tall trees with green foliage in a forest with sunlight filtering through the branches.
View of a blue sky framed by the tops of trees with green and yellow leaves, and a red metal bridge overhead.
A narrow forested road with fallen autumn leaves on the ground, flanked by trees with colorful fall foliage, under a clear blue sky.
A scenic view of a large body of water with sailboats in the distance, a rocky shoreline in the foreground, and a partly cloudy sky above.
Rocky shoreline with small waves and calm water in the background.
A garden bed filled with purple and white flowers, including daisies and asters, surrounding a piece of weathered wood or a wooden plank, with some dry grass and small green plants scattered around.
A view down a city street with parked cars on both sides, flanked by tall brick buildings, with a body of water and distant high-rise buildings visible in the background, taken on a cloudy day.
A paved walking path winding through a wooded area with tall trees on either side. The scene is outdoors, with sunlight filtering through the branches, some fallen leaves on the path and the ground.
A view of the interior ceiling of a natural cave with rough, irregular rock formations, illuminated by warm artificial lights.
A waterfall with cascading water over rocks, surrounded by trees with fall foliage, and a covered bridge in the background.
A river with dark water flowing alongside green mangrove trees under a partly cloudy sky.
A pond with floating lily pads and pink water lilies, surrounded by lush green trees and bushes.
A lush garden with pink and yellow flowers, green foliage, and reflecting water in containers, surrounded by tropical plants and trees.
Sunset over a wooded landscape with a mix of green and brown leaves on the trees.
A waterfall cascading down rocks surrounded by green trees and shrubs in a forest.
Rocky riverbed with large dark gray stones leading into a dense green forest under a cloudy sky.
A hollowed-out tree with a small wooden door and steps, situated in a forest with green foliage and a dirt ground.
A scenic view of a lighthouse with a red top, a white house nearby, leafless trees, a group of people in the distance, and a clear blue sky.
Tall, fluffy grass plumes in a field with a clear blue sky, some trees with bare branches, and a few green leaves.
Close-up of white daisies with yellow centers, some bees are collecting nectar from the flowers, set against green foliage and a wooden surface.
A narrow dirt trail winding through a lush green forest with tall trees and dense foliage.
A serene riverside scene with a calm river, lush green trees on both banks, and a wooden park bench on the grassy area beside the water.
A house surrounded by trees and flowers with a curved sidewalk in the foreground.
Inside a greenhouse with potted plants on shelves and hanging plants, with a concrete central walkway and plants lining the sides.
A large, twisted tree with a thick trunk and sprawling branches. There are rocks at the base of the tree and some green plants and yellow flowers in the ground nearby. The background shows foliage and partially cloudy sky.
A flagpole with an American flag on a rocky hilltop overlooking a river and a bridge in a mountainous landscape under a cloudy sky.
A dirt trail in a green forest with rocks and tree roots.
An old stone building with white-framed windows, a wooden waterwheel beneath a bridge, and green trees and grass surrounding it under a clear blue sky.
A historic stone building in a lush green forest with a small body of water and a concrete pathway in the foreground.
View of a person standing in hiking shoes on a stone path surrounded by rocks and fallen leaves.
A clear stream flowing over rocks in a dense forest with tall green trees.
Large rocks and boulders in a forest with green leafy trees in the background.
Small waterfall flowing over rocks in a lush green forest with trees and fallen leaves.
A small waterfall flowing over rocks into a creek in a wooded area, with a stone and concrete structure and a tunnel entrance in the background.
A paved walking path through a park during fall, with trees on both sides displaying yellow, orange, and brown leaves, some fallen leaves scattered on the ground, and cloudy overcast sky.
Sun shining over a rocky beach with the ocean extending to the horizon and a clear blue sky with a few scattered clouds.
A dirt path in a rural area under a bright sun, surrounded by colorful trees and bushes, with three people walking in the distance on a clear day.
A park with a paved walking path, large trees with lush green leaves, and a person walking in the distance.
Three white marble statues of women in a garden with a stone wall background. The statues depict women in different poses, with one holding flowers, another sitting with a headscarf, and the third standing with crossed arms. There are green plants an
A sailboat on a body of water with a shoreline of trees and buildings in the background, under a partly cloudy sky.
Bare trees along the riverbank, with a partly cloudy sky reflected in the water.
A peaceful river flowing through a wooded area with trees on both sides, some with bare branches, under a clear blue sky.
Autumn trees with red and orange leaves near a body of water on a sunny day with a clear blue sky.
A butterfly with dark wings, yellow edges, and blue and yellow spots on the outer part of the wings, resting on rocky ground with scattered small stones and sparse green grass.
A river winding through a lush green valley with hills covered in dense forest on both sides. There is a road running parallel to the river at the bottom right of the image, and a leafless tree branch is visible in the foreground on the left side.
A barred owl with round facial features and horizontal streaks on its chest, perched on a tree branch in a dense green forest.
A wooden footbridge with metal railings, covered in fallen leaves, stretching through a leafless forest under a clear blue sky.
A forest trail during daytime with sunlight filtering through leafless trees, a dirt path covered with dry leaves, and patches of green moss along the sides.
Stone tower with arched windows, surrounded by trees and a stone wall, under a partly cloudy sky.
A small mountain creek flowing over rocks and fallen leaves in a forest with trees in the background.
A serene lake reflecting the blue sky and clouds, with trees on the distant shore and some bare branches and tall grasses in the foreground.
A dirt trail winding through a forest with trees on both sides, some with brown leaves and others evergreen, under a partly cloudy sky.
A paved walking trail through a wooded area with trees on both sides, some with bare branches and others with green foliage, under a clear blue sky.
A stone footbridge crosses over a small stream in a leafless forest during winter or early spring, with an information sign nearby.
A metal structure, possibly a part of a tower or scaffold, with snow-capped mountains and a cloudy sky in the background.
A tall metal fire watchtower against a partly cloudy sky, with a section of snow-covered roof and trees in the foreground, and a sign that reads "Catskills Fire Tower Five Challenge."
Snow-covered wooden stairs in a wooded area with bare trees and some remaining leaves.
Reflective water with fallen autumn leaves, tree branches reflected, and part of a wooden dock.
A gravel pathway along a body of water with a rocky edge, surrounded by leafless trees and distant hills under a partly cloudy sky.
A heart-shaped stone surrounded by dry leaves and twigs on the ground.
A tall metal fire lookout tower in a wooded area with leafless trees. The tower has a staircase and a small enclosed observation cabin at the top. There is a sign at the base of the tower.
A dense forest scene with large trees, moss-covered rocks, fallen leaves, and a small stream or rocky area on the ground.
Calm river or pond with trees reflected on the water, surrounded by trees and rocks, with a tree trunk on the right side and some green plants near the water's edge.
Close-up of a purple flower with yellow stamen, surrounded by long green leaves, against a weathered wooden background.
A dirt trail through a green forest with trees overhead and a small sign on a post near the trail.
A large, flat rock in a lush green forest with pine trees and distant hills under a cloudy sky.
A tall wooden fire lookout tower with a flag on top, surrounded by green trees and a brown building nearby, under a cloudy blue sky.
Tall wooden and metal fire lookout tower against a blue sky with clouds, surrounded by green trees.
View through a window showing a landscape of green trees, mountains, and a partly cloudy sky.
Colorful fallen autumn leaves on the ground, including yellow, brown, and tan leaves, some with visible veins and spots.
A person with a backpack walking on a trail through a dense fall forest with trees and leaves in autumn colors, sunlight filtering through the leaves.
A person walking through a foggy forest, viewed from below through dense green leaves and branches.
View of foggy mountain landscape framed by green trees, with rocky foreground at a high vantage point.
A person with a backpack and hiking gear walking on a rocky forest trail surrounded by dense green trees and foliage.
A scenic view of a mountainous landscape under a blue sky with puffy white clouds, rocky foreground with green vegetation.
Wooden footbridge over a small creek in a wooded area with leafless trees, dirt and gravel path approaching the bridge.
A creek flowing through a wooded forest with leafless trees, rocks, and fallen leaves along the bank on a clear day.
Sunset over a forest with leafless trees and a flowing stream in the foreground.
A rocky trail leading into a lush green hillside with trees, under an overcast sky.