Robert Styron is a music specialist at Jefferson Parish Public Schools in New Orleans, Louisiana. With a diverse range of responsibilities that include teaching piano methods, vocal technique, and music theory, he nurtures the musical talents of selected students through pull-out instruction. Beyond his musical expertise, Robert Styron enjoys a wide range of interests, including hiking.

Trekking and hiking are both long-distance activities. Trekking involves longer journeys, typically on foot, while hiking involves leisurely walks in rural areas. Hiking differs from trekking in terms of terrain, duration, and equipment.

Hiking usually follows marked trails through mountains, forests, and hills, exploring known natural environments. In contrast, trekking ventures off marked paths, exploring uncharted landscapes like mountains, roads, beaches, and forests. Trekking allows for greater freedom as trekkers are not bound by trails or markings.

Trekkers cover extensive distances, sometimes walking thousands of miles per trip for two or more days. In contrast, hikes are relatively shorter in duration. Hiking usually involves a few hours or a full day of walking, occasionally spanning overnight stays. It generally doesn't extend for several days, as trekking does.

Hikers typically don't need more than two pairs of boots. Food and equipment such as sun protection, first aid, navigation tools, and a headlamp are sometimes necessary for hikes. Trekkers always need water, food, all-weather clothing, and many other necessities. Hiking typically doesn't require compasses or maps, as marked trails and signs guide the way and indicate distances. Trekkers often need navigation tools.