As I hiked through this towering forest of ancient redwoods, the air was thick with the aroma of earth, redwoods, fir, and spruce, and a mist weaved through the trees. Every step on the russet-colored, naturally mulched path felt like taking a journey into another time when nature ruled in all its grandeur and mystery. Surrounded by the ancient wisdom of the old-growth forest, one can't help but feel the stark contrast between the towering giants and the triviality of our worries