There are innumerable trails on this planet. Some are solely nature made. Some are nature made and maintained by people. Others are entirely made by people and maintained by people.
When people think of trails they might imagine a trodden path, dirt on the ground, brush and an overgrowth of bushes and trees.

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Yep, that’s a trail, but a trail could be manicured. The ground might be fairly well cleared of brush. Foliage might be well trimmed back. The trail itself might be paved to allow for easier passage.

No matter how you get about, go out, experience something beautiful or amazing and enjoy the day.
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Restaurants – Camp 18, Elsie Oregon – Breakfast, Things to See and a Hike
When my husband and I first met, for one of our first dates he asked me out for breakfast and a hike. He wanted to take me to Camp 18 in Elsie Oregon. I hadn’t ever been there. I hadn’t ever heard of it. It sounded like fun (and to go there with a handsome…
Travel – Cape Disappointment Trail and the North Head Lighthouse – Ilwaco, Washington
During one of our camping adventures, we decided to go to a popular, nearby hiking trail that ends at a lighthouse, (we were camping at Fort Stevens in Hammond Oregon). We were heading to Cape Disappointment and the North Head Lighthouse.
Fort Stevens State Park and Campgrounds – Hammond, Oregon
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Nehalem Bay State Park
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Armitage Park Campground – Eugene, Oregon
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Gleneden Beach in Oregon
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