National Hiking Day

Today is the day you need to take a hike…because it is National Hiking Day! For years people have been hiking and for good reason. This activity offers many health benefits, and it is a great way to experience nature. National Hiking Day is arguably the most important holiday this month rivalling that of Thanksgiving and Black Friday.

Why is the simple activity of going for a hike important? It is because hiking is a great outdoor exercise. Now more than ever, being outside is important in maintaining social distance and helps prevent people from getting sick. Restaurants and retail are figuring out ways to get people to dine and shop outside. Why not also plan an outdoor activity? With winter right around the corner, outdoor activities might be a luxury taken away with the cold weather. This cold weather can force you to stay inside with nothing to do. So, if you are looking for things to do this Fall, hiking is a great option for people of all ages.

There is no time of the year like Fall to appreciate nature’s beauty and wonder. Take your friends, family or significant other to see the leaves change color as you hike through mountains and trails. Not only can you experience the beauty of nature, but you are also getting a pretty good work out. Hiking is great exercise allowing most people to burn over 550 calories per hour. This means you do not need to for force yourself to the gym to burn some calories. With more than 60,000 miles of hiking trails across the entire United States, there is bound to be a trail nearby. There is no excuse to not go hiking.

If there is a trail near you that is begging you to take a hike, you can experience some of the wonderful sight’s nature has to offer. Whether you prefer to hit the jogging trails or are prepping to backpack an entire day, remember to be safe and dress warm. Happy trails!

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Article written by William Graves.