The other day, my husband, puppy and I were wandering Round Valley when we saw, on the ridge above Round Valley Express, a golden eagle – or maybe a juvenile bald? Today I saw a pair.
On and off over the years, goldens have been present in Round Valley. If you’ve been lucky enough to spot one, surely you noticed that to quietly observe these majestic creatures is to allow one’s spirit to soar skyward, as if lifted on a warm summer thermal. It is clear why, from Greek and Norse mythology, to the traditions of indigenous peoples, to state and religious symbolism, the golden eagle holds a revered, even sacred, standing in the human psyche.
So, with that as an introduction, I pose this question: will 2025 commence a Golden Age? I recognize this is a loaded question, as the most famous person to make the claim recently is America’s 47th president. Still, whether you love or despise the source isn’t the point. The point is to reflect on an interesting notion. A Golden Age? How appealing, invigorating, inspiring!
Mountain Trails Foundation’s staff and board of directors are optimistic about the triumphs to come in 2025. We will expand carefully and efficiently to achieve the highest standard of trail maintenance, our professional trail crew will receive fair and livable wages, we will advocate for kindness on trails and, in doing all of this, we will lift up community health and wellbeing through trails.
Our commitment to you, trail loving supporters, comes on wings of goodwill and hard work, as we exuberantly usher in a Golden Age for trails.
