Noland Trail Dwain Harrison

Hiking, even though it only last a short time, the Noland trail was a rewarding experience. It helped me reconnect with nature and understand the true beauty and splendor of this creation. As I walked, something about being in the "wild" made it a truly rich and invigorating experience. While trekking the Noland trail, it was cool to see the different trees and flowers. Throughout my hike of the Noland Trail, I wondered to myself, "Why, even though the Noland Trail is located a couple miles from the heart of Newport News, do I feel so disconnected from society?". As I walked I realized the answer to this question. I understood that this was nothing like Newport News; it lacked a lot of human intervention that has dominated most of the surrounding landscape. The overall experience created a lasting impression and I plan on going to the Noland Trail again.