The trails in Memphis have served as a special place in my healing journey since the end of the pandemic. I’ve found a safe place to cry, to laugh to pray and of course, to scream. Without driving more than an hour, I had discovered the most magical places in Metro Memphis to hike. Nature in their inherent beauty, but also outdoors is as much a part of that healing as the trees and shrubbery that’s surrounding it.
A calm and quiet practice of observing nature and breathing deeply is called shinrin yoku in Japan—It is said that this practice can reduce stress, improve mood, and boost the immune system. In my experience, I have found that walking in nature is an immediate relief from the stress and toxicity of my everyday life. When it seemed like everything was falling apart around me, being present in nature always seems to bring me back to my center.
Here at BLAC, we’re all about nature and relieving stress so here are some trails in and around Memphis that we’d love for you to try before it gets to cold to venture outdoors. More than anything, this is an invitation to discover Memphis in another light — for you to find your own safe places in your own neighborhood that bring you peace.
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