Junior Gabbie Charles finds peace in nature, especially when hiking the trails at Chickies Rock.
“I really love hiking,” she says.
For her, it’s not just a way to get outside, but a way to clear her mind and reflect.
The lessons she’s learned on those trails mirror her experiences in high school – learning to balance her mental health, social life, and schoolwork.
“It definitely took a minute to adjust to high school, but I basically just thugged it out,” Charles admits with a laugh.
She’s also learned to be patient with herself to keep going, even when things get tough.
“Even if you’re going through a hard time right now, there will be a time where you come up from that,” she added.
