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N.C. 'Forest Bathing' trail invites people to enjoy nature with clothes on, phones off
- Lisa O'Donnell
- Jan 4, 2021
- Jan 4, 2021
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Jim Douthit rests on a bench looking out on the lake along the Forest Bathing Trail near Elkin. The Japanese practice of forest bathing encourages spending time around trees in quiet contemplation, away from any electronic devices.
- Walt Unks, Journal

Grassy Creek cascades over a series of rock falls along and near the Forest Bathing Trail near Elkin.
- Walt Unks, Journal
Dr. Bill Blackley, left, and Jim Douthit stop to talk on a bridge over Grassy Creek near the Forest Bathing Trail near Elkin. Blackley is a co-founder of the Elkin Valley Trails Association, Douthit is co-owner of Grassy Creek Vineyard, on which some of the area trail system runs.
- Walt Unks, Journal
A mixture of deciduous and evergreen trees are reflected in an unnamed lake, sometimes referred to as Klondike Lake, along the Forest Bathing Trail. The name refers to the nearby Klondike Farm. The Japanese practice of forest bathing encourages spending time around trees in quiet contemplation, away from any electronic devices.
- Walt Unks, Journal
The concept of forest bathing is highlighted in the book "Forest Bathing: How trees can help you find health and happiness" by Dr. Qing Li.
- Walt Unks, Journal
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ELKIN — The pine needles blanketing the trail feel soft underfoot and the gurgling Grassy Creek provides a soothing soundtrack as hikers amble along a narrow footpath that meanders through the woods.
Photos: Forest Bathing Trail encourages calm, reflection in nature
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Jim Douthit rests on a bench looking out on the lake along the Forest Bathing Trail near Elkin. The Japanese practice of forest bathing encourages spending time around trees in quiet contemplation, away from any electronic devices.
- Walt Unks, Journal
Creators of the Forest Bathing Trail near Elkin have built a number of benches of wood and stone along the trail for reflection.
- Walt Unks, Journal
A bent tree, sometimes referred to as a directional or trail tree, along the Forest Bathing Trail makes a good place to sit and reflect along Grassy Creek.
- Walt Unks, Journal
Jim Douthit rests on a bench looking out on the lake along the Forest Bathing Trail near Elkin. The Japanese practice of forest bathing encourages spending time around trees in quiet contemplation, away from any electronic devices.
- Walt Unks, Journal
A mixture of deciduous and evergreen trees are reflected in an unnamed lake, sometimes referred to as Klondike Lake, along the Forest Bathing Trail. The name refers to the nearby Klondike Farm.
- Walt Unks, Journal
Dr. Bill Blackley, left, and Jim Douthit stop to talk on a bridge over Grassy Creek near the Forest Bathing Trail near Elkin. Blackley is a co-founder of the Elkin Valley Trails Association, Douthit is co-owner of Grassy Creek Vineyard, on which some of the area trail system runs.
- Walt Unks, Journal
A mixture of deciduous and evergreen trees are reflected in an unnamed lake, sometimes referred to as Klondike Lake, along the Forest Bathing Trail. The name refers to the nearby Klondike Farm.
- Walt Unks, Journal
The sun sets directly down a part of the Forest Bathing Trail this time of year. The Japanese practice of forest bathing encourages spending time around trees in quiet contemplation, away from any electronic devices. (Walt Unks/Winston-Salem Journal) 010421-wsj-nws-forestbath
- Walt Unks
The concept of forest bathing is highlighted in the book "Forest Bathing: How trees can help you find health and happiness" by Dr. Qing Li. (Walt Unks/Winston-Salem Journal) 010421-wsj-nws-forestbath
- Walt Unks
Grassy Creek cascades over a series of rock falls along and near the Forest Bathing Trail near Elkin. The Japanese practice of forest bathing encourages spending time around trees in quiet contemplation, away from any electronic devices. (Walt Unks/Winston-Salem Journal) 010421-wsj-nws-forestbath
- Walt Unks
The Elkin Valley Trail Association has erected signposts throughout on trails they have created around Elkin.
- Walt Unks, Journal
Grassy Creek cascades over a series of rock falls along and near the Forest Bathing Trail near Elkin. The Japanese practice of forest bathing encourages spending time around trees in quiet contemplation, away from any electronic devices. (Walt Unks/Winston-Salem Journal) 010421-wsj-nws-forestbath
- Walt Unks
The Forest Bathing Trail near Elkin currently ends at Grassy Creek above an unnamed lake, sometimes refered to as Klondike Lake because of the nearby Klondike Farm. The Japanese practice of forest bathing encourages spending time around trees in quiet contemplation, away from any electronic devices. (Walt Unks/Winston-Salem Journal) 010421-wsj-nws-forestbath
- Walt Unks
Creators of the Forest Bathing Trail near Elkin have built a number of benches of wood and stone along the trail for reflection. The Japanese practice of forest bathing encourages spending time around trees in quiet contemplation, away from any electronic devices. (Walt Unks/Winston-Salem Journal) 010421-wsj-nws-forestbath
- Walt Unks
Sandie Blackley talks with friends during a walk on the Forest Bathing Trail, Dec. 29, 2020. The Japanese practice of forest bathing encourages spending time around trees in quiet contemplation, away from any electronic devices. (Walt Unks/Winston-Salem Journal) 010421-wsj-nws-forestbath
- Walt Unks
Elkin Valley Trail Association co-founder Bob Hillyer talks with friends during a walk on the Forest Bathing Trail, Dec. 29, 2020. The Japanese practice of forest bathing encourages spending time around trees in quiet contemplation, away from any electronic devices. (Walt Unks/Winston-Salem Journal) 010421-wsj-nws-forestbath
- Walt Unks
Cynthia Douthit and Mike Reves walk along the Forest Bathing Trail near Elkin. The Japanese practice of forest bathing encourages spending time around trees in quiet contemplation, away from any electronic devices. (Walt Unks/Winston-Salem Journal) 010421-wsj-nws-forestbath
- Walt Unks
A sign at the beginning of the Forest Bathing Trail near Elkin gives visitors information on the forest bathing concept. The Japanese practice of forest bathing encourages spending time around trees in quiet contemplation, away from any electronic devices. (Walt Unks/Winston-Salem Journal) 010421-wsj-nws-forestbath
- Walt Unks
A mixture of deciduous and evergreen trees are reflected in an unnamed lake, sometimes refered to as Klondike Lake, along the Forest Bathing Trail. The name refers to the nearby Klondike Farm. The Japanese practice of forest bathing encourages spending time around trees in quiet contemplation, away from any electronic devices. (Walt Unks/Winston-Salem Journal) 010421-wsj-nws-forestbath
- Walt Unks
Trail signs point the way to the Forest Bathing Trail near Elkin. The Japanese practice of forest bathing encourages spending time around trees in quiet contemplation, away from any electronic devices. (Walt Unks/Winston-Salem Journal) 010421-wsj-nws-forestbath
- Walt Unks
Elkin Valley Trail Association founders Bob Hillyer (left) and Bill Blackley talk at the current end of the Forest Bathing Trail about future expansion of the trail during a hike, Dec. 29, 2020. The Japanese practice of forest bathing encourages spending time around trees in quiet contemplation, away from any electronic devices. (Walt Unks/Winston-Salem Journal) 010421-wsj-nws-forestbath
- Walt Unks
Photos: Forest Bathing Trail encourages calm, reflection in nature

Jim Douthit rests on a bench looking out on the lake along the Forest Bathing Trail near Elkin. The Japanese practice of forest bathing encourages spending time around trees in quiet contemplation, away from any electronic devices.
- Walt Unks, Journal
Creators of the Forest Bathing Trail near Elkin have built a number of benches of wood and stone along the trail for reflection.
- Walt Unks, Journal
A bent tree, sometimes referred to as a directional or trail tree, along the Forest Bathing Trail makes a good place to sit and reflect along Grassy Creek.
- Walt Unks, Journal
Jim Douthit rests on a bench looking out on the lake along the Forest Bathing Trail near Elkin. The Japanese practice of forest bathing encourages spending time around trees in quiet contemplation, away from any electronic devices.
- Walt Unks, Journal
A mixture of deciduous and evergreen trees are reflected in an unnamed lake, sometimes referred to as Klondike Lake, along the Forest Bathing Trail. The name refers to the nearby Klondike Farm.
- Walt Unks, Journal
Dr. Bill Blackley, left, and Jim Douthit stop to talk on a bridge over Grassy Creek near the Forest Bathing Trail near Elkin. Blackley is a co-founder of the Elkin Valley Trails Association, Douthit is co-owner of Grassy Creek Vineyard, on which some of the area trail system runs.
- Walt Unks, Journal
A mixture of deciduous and evergreen trees are reflected in an unnamed lake, sometimes referred to as Klondike Lake, along the Forest Bathing Trail. The name refers to the nearby Klondike Farm.
- Walt Unks, Journal
The sun sets directly down a part of the Forest Bathing Trail this time of year. The Japanese practice of forest bathing encourages spending time around trees in quiet contemplation, away from any electronic devices. (Walt Unks/Winston-Salem Journal) 010421-wsj-nws-forestbath
- Walt Unks
The concept of forest bathing is highlighted in the book "Forest Bathing: How trees can help you find health and happiness" by Dr. Qing Li. (Walt Unks/Winston-Salem Journal) 010421-wsj-nws-forestbath
- Walt Unks
Grassy Creek cascades over a series of rock falls along and near the Forest Bathing Trail near Elkin. The Japanese practice of forest bathing encourages spending time around trees in quiet contemplation, away from any electronic devices. (Walt Unks/Winston-Salem Journal) 010421-wsj-nws-forestbath
- Walt Unks
The Elkin Valley Trail Association has erected signposts throughout on trails they have created around Elkin.
- Walt Unks, Journal
Grassy Creek cascades over a series of rock falls along and near the Forest Bathing Trail near Elkin. The Japanese practice of forest bathing encourages spending time around trees in quiet contemplation, away from any electronic devices. (Walt Unks/Winston-Salem Journal) 010421-wsj-nws-forestbath
- Walt Unks
The Forest Bathing Trail near Elkin currently ends at Grassy Creek above an unnamed lake, sometimes refered to as Klondike Lake because of the nearby Klondike Farm. The Japanese practice of forest bathing encourages spending time around trees in quiet contemplation, away from any electronic devices. (Walt Unks/Winston-Salem Journal) 010421-wsj-nws-forestbath
- Walt Unks
Creators of the Forest Bathing Trail near Elkin have built a number of benches of wood and stone along the trail for reflection. The Japanese practice of forest bathing encourages spending time around trees in quiet contemplation, away from any electronic devices. (Walt Unks/Winston-Salem Journal) 010421-wsj-nws-forestbath
- Walt Unks
Sandie Blackley talks with friends during a walk on the Forest Bathing Trail, Dec. 29, 2020. The Japanese practice of forest bathing encourages spending time around trees in quiet contemplation, away from any electronic devices. (Walt Unks/Winston-Salem Journal) 010421-wsj-nws-forestbath
- Walt Unks
Elkin Valley Trail Association co-founder Bob Hillyer talks with friends during a walk on the Forest Bathing Trail, Dec. 29, 2020. The Japanese practice of forest bathing encourages spending time around trees in quiet contemplation, away from any electronic devices. (Walt Unks/Winston-Salem Journal) 010421-wsj-nws-forestbath
- Walt Unks
Cynthia Douthit and Mike Reves walk along the Forest Bathing Trail near Elkin. The Japanese practice of forest bathing encourages spending time around trees in quiet contemplation, away from any electronic devices. (Walt Unks/Winston-Salem Journal) 010421-wsj-nws-forestbath
- Walt Unks
A sign at the beginning of the Forest Bathing Trail near Elkin gives visitors information on the forest bathing concept. The Japanese practice of forest bathing encourages spending time around trees in quiet contemplation, away from any electronic devices. (Walt Unks/Winston-Salem Journal) 010421-wsj-nws-forestbath
- Walt Unks
A mixture of deciduous and evergreen trees are reflected in an unnamed lake, sometimes refered to as Klondike Lake, along the Forest Bathing Trail. The name refers to the nearby Klondike Farm. The Japanese practice of forest bathing encourages spending time around trees in quiet contemplation, away from any electronic devices. (Walt Unks/Winston-Salem Journal) 010421-wsj-nws-forestbath
- Walt Unks
Trail signs point the way to the Forest Bathing Trail near Elkin. The Japanese practice of forest bathing encourages spending time around trees in quiet contemplation, away from any electronic devices. (Walt Unks/Winston-Salem Journal) 010421-wsj-nws-forestbath
- Walt Unks
Elkin Valley Trail Association founders Bob Hillyer (left) and Bill Blackley talk at the current end of the Forest Bathing Trail about future expansion of the trail during a hike, Dec. 29, 2020. The Japanese practice of forest bathing encourages spending time around trees in quiet contemplation, away from any electronic devices. (Walt Unks/Winston-Salem Journal) 010421-wsj-nws-forestbath
- Walt Unks
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Jim Douthit rests on a bench looking out on the lake along the Forest Bathing Trail near Elkin. The Japanese practice of forest bathing encourages spending time around trees in quiet contemplation, away from any electronic devices.
- Walt Unks, Journal
Grassy Creek cascades over a series of rock falls along and near the Forest Bathing Trail near Elkin.
- Walt Unks, Journal
Dr. Bill Blackley, left, and Jim Douthit stop to talk on a bridge over Grassy Creek near the Forest Bathing Trail near Elkin. Blackley is a co-founder of the Elkin Valley Trails Association, Douthit is co-owner of Grassy Creek Vineyard, on which some of the area trail system runs.
- Walt Unks, Journal
A mixture of deciduous and evergreen trees are reflected in an unnamed lake, sometimes referred to as Klondike Lake, along the Forest Bathing Trail. The name refers to the nearby Klondike Farm. The Japanese practice of forest bathing encourages spending time around trees in quiet contemplation, away from any electronic devices.
- Walt Unks, Journal
The concept of forest bathing is highlighted in the book "Forest Bathing: How trees can help you find health and happiness" by Dr. Qing Li.
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