Hiking is one of many relaxing and calming activities I enjoy. Recently we (my husband, the dog and I) had the pleasure of visiting the Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve, which is a complex volcano center with volcanoes from 10 million years ago. It was our first time there and the main reason we visited was because we heard there was a labyrinth in it.

A must before heading up to the hills is a stop to the lady’s restroom. To our surprise, it was locked. However, the men’s restroom was open and a long line of women and men was forming there. Soon the line became a friendly atmosphere to get to know each other to some degree.

It was pleasant to learn we were not the only first timers at the park nor the only ones in search of the labyrinth. There were people with GPS, maps…