We have some beautiful mountain ranges in southern Arizona. OK, ok, I'm sorry, but I have to interject some politics again. I used to be able to hike EVERYWHERE alone, and it was my favorite thing in the world to do. It's not very safe anymore with the hundreds of thousands of illegals coming through daily. Everyone I know is packing a gun or two, but I still wouldn't feel safe hiking most places near us now.
I can understand what you're saying. I have always enjoyed hiking alone too, but I don't think I'd feel safe doing it there. I really wish we'd lock down the borders, but there is just no political will on the part of legislators in any capacity to do it. It is maddening. They breach the borders in droves, and we look away and pretend the problem doesn't exist. Or let's reward them for breaking the law by making them legal. Oh yeah, that'll really stem the tide.
I know exactly what you mean about safety. I used to go anywhere I wanted alone to fish around these parts, as my hubby hates to fish.
If I go anywhere alone now, I am armed, as I do not feel safe even without the illegal immigration issue here in southeast Missouri.
But, what really galls me is that our own city and county parks are becoming havens for homosexual activity, and the authorities seem unable to control. I am afraid to let my grandson walk into a bathroom because of the scenerio he might just witness.