# Hiking Soothes My Soul Today, I am doing much better. I spent most of the day hiking with my little girl in the Great Smoky Mountains. We hiked to Grotto Falls. Normally, this would be a nice short hike, but today the road that led to the trailhead was closed. Ruth opted to hike the additional two miles each way so we could still see the waterfall. We had a great time, and it really calmed me down. I am exhausted but relaxed. Here's hoping the feeling lasts!