Hiked out to Tamassee Knob late yesterday afternoon and ran into a group of five hawks. On a couple of occasions, these birds were so close to us you could actually hear the air "whooshing" across their wings. I had never heard that sound before, and it was surprisingly loud. I wish the video could have picked it up.
It just goes to show; you don't need to travel hundreds or thousands of miles away for great hiking. We have it all right here in our backyard.
If you live it, life is good.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeiiocVpdCE&feature=plcp