Hi, My name is Mary Derstine, and I love to hike on the attractive, woodland trails of Northern New Jersey. Leading hikes for family and friends for the last 20 years, has been one of my greatest pleasures. I have hiked for well over 25 years as a member of a number of hiking groups.

   I have found that renewed energy, balance, inner 
peace, and focus are a few of the rewards I receive from 
this enjoyable activity.  The additional benefits are 
the release of negative emotions, and a positive boost 
to my immune system. Stress, aches, pains, calories all 
seem to vanish while hiking.  A feeling of invigoration, 
connecting to God�s natural world, peace, sharing time 
with family, friends and new acquaintances and many other 
healthful benefits are the reasons why I hike and why 
so many other people enjoy these aforementioned benefits.
I would love to share my experiences and knowledge of the
great outdoors with anyone of a like mind and disposition. 
Please drop me an E-mail if you have like interests.
Hope to hear from you soon!

Last Revised on April 19, 1998  Copywright By Mary Derstine April 19, 1998