Hiking/Strolling with your pet

There's nothing like taking a leisurely stroll with your pet - it might be slightly unusual when that pet is a cat, but you see more and more of it. Now, some cats adjust to walking on a lead without problems. Geordie loves it and gets very antsy if she's not out inspecting her territory by 10:30 .am. each day! If the surroundings are friendly, she joins us for long walks. She's done over a mile easily at some spots. 
Chaussettes on the other hand will have nothing to do with a harness and a lead. She has no desire to venture out.
We don't force them. Geordie does and Chaussettes doesn't. And thats is that!
Geordie has been anxious when she gets near running water in the past. But this year we took more strolls near rivers and slowly her confidence grew. We let her take her time, and now she actually goes right up to the water. If it's not running too fast or there's a pool she wades in. It's cool to see her investigating everything. 
Just remember - never force your pet, any pet, to do something they really don't want to do.
Travel safe - and have fun!