Cooler temperatures and fall colors make October a beautiful month for hiking on the East Coast. But before you hit the trails, get excited and prepped with these stories and tips from expert hiker and award winning author Jeff Alt.
Epoch Times: What keeps you hitting the trails?
Jeff Alt: Hiking is full of adventure. You never know what sort of wildlife is lurking around the next bend in the trail. Hiking allows me to focus on the simple and profound outdoors. Nature is way more complex and sophisticated than anything we humans have ever created.