Life has a funny way of getting busy. My high school friend and I went through years where adult schedules and separate routines meant we barely crossed paths. As life started to slow down, we decided to take on the Trail Challenge together. The goal was simple: get outdoors, hit the trails, and spend time together. What we actually found along the way was so much bigger than miles logged and parks checked off. Each park has given us the space to walk, talk, catch up on life, and rediscover just how easy it is to enjoy each other’s company. The trails gave us the reason to show up, but the friendship made every step count. -K