A view about improving the well-being, deep inner change and mindfulness which can be attained from a person's reconnecting to nature and whether such an effort as long distance AT thru-hiking can result in stress reduction and bring about an all-around positive inner change. My research thus addresses whether such an activity as AT thru-hiking, a form of 'forest-bathing' or ecotherapy, can bring with it positive change similar to what would occur in a therapist's chair.