About this book:

Do You Long for a Deeper, More Soulful Connection With Nature?

Are you a resident or visitor of the Denver/Boulder, Colorado area who longs for ideas on how to have a more contemplative, spiritual relationship with nature?

More than just a hiking guide, Contemplative Hiking Along the Colorado Front Range is for those who want to experience a new appreciation of the land. Learn how to read nature’s omens for deeper insights, cultivate your inner wisdom, and develop a keener awareness of the nuances of flora and fauna in every season along the Front Range.

The trails described in this book are located along the foothills and mountain areas north of Ft. Collins to southwest of Denver’s suburbs. Ecopsychologist Margaret Emerson offers detailed contemplative activities and practices for each specific trail to enable you to feel more grounded, more present, and more in tune with the rhythms of the natural world.

This book contains dozens of beautiful black and white photos taken from the featured hikes. You can write your impressions and answer the questions posed in each chapter directly in the book, as it is set up "journal-style".

This books makes a wonderful gift for the nature-lover or hiker in your life.

Click here to see sample pages from the book.

What Readers Are Saying:

"...We tried an Autumn hike (Autumn Equinox-non-atttachment and letting go). My friend enjoyed the silence soo much we didn't even talk on the way home except to say she needed to express the experience with words. I suggested a circle i.e. talking piece or journal. We used the talking peice. It was a great way to finish the experience in a sacred space and have an ending rather than keep talking about the experience. We hope to do more walks together. Thanks again Margaret for sharing your book."

"Just wanted to let you know the deep energetic affect the contemplative hike I took the other day had...I think putting questions about my relationship with my dad "out there" (nature/universe) for an answer moved significant energy blocking me from moving forward."

"Spending time outdoors can be therapeutic, especially when guided by Emerson's simple, yet meaningful thought-exercises. Sharing this book with friends and neighbors is a great way to start important discussions about the living world in your local community."

About the author:

Margaret Emerson, M.A., is a freelance writer and designer who has been exploring the foothills and mountains of Colorado for most of her adult life. She holds a master’s degree in ecopsychology from Naropa University. Her articles on ecopsychology have appeared in several online magazines, including the Elephant Journal. She is active in the local food and sustainability movement, and writes a regular blog at www.ContemplativeHiking.com.

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Visit the Contemplative Hiking Blog:

The Contemplative Hiking Along the Front Range blog has more essays about trails and nature-based contemplative practices you can do on trails within an hour of the Front Range. Also read articles and get more information on:

• Book reviews
• Workshops and retreats
• MeetUp group information
• Information on ecopsychology
• Activities to do with children in nature
• How to deal with a fear of nature, wild animals and the dark