Amazing hikes

I've gotta say, I've had some seriously gorgeous hikes in the White Mountains the past two Saturdays. Open granite domes, 360-degree views of lush valleys, surprisingly tall peaks, rock formations that look like natural slate stairs, delicate lady's slipper plants, a moose and fledgeling ravens just learning to call and fly. Sometimes, I just feel so incredibly lucky to live in an area where I can day-hike in the White Mountains and return home to make a fabulous pasta dinner with wine in the comforts of my own home. And then spend all of Sunday not being able to move my legs from extreme soreness!! I'm not in hiking shape yet. Updated goal: hike Mt. Lafayette by fall, one of the taller, more rugged peaks around.