The best thing about creeking is that there is no rush.

You are there.

You have arrived at your destination.

You have reached your goal.

Ta Da!

There is no next goal coming up.

You can reward yourself and actually enjoy the reward of relaxing and just enjoying each and every moment. 

You can look for butterflies on the sandbars. 

Find a feather covered in rain drops. Wonder if maybe there really are fairies and we are just too old and cynical to see them. 

Or just dip your toes in the cool water while listening to the creek burble and the angry kingfisher chitter.

Hike Often. Live More.