Reposted from Healthline.com | By Meredith Bethune | January 2021 The first time I went hiking, I thought I was going to die. OK, that’s an exaggeration. But before this outing near my home in upstate New York, I hadn’t given the particulars too much thought. To me, the word “hiking” inspired images of strolling…
Reposted from NPS.gov The warm sunshine on your face, the sound of the wind rushing through the trees overhead, and the soft earthy feel of the trail under your boots. Not only are these experiences enjoyable to have, but they’re good for you, too. Hiking is proven to have many health benefits, ranging from physical…
Reposted from Southwest EXP | By Billie Hillier | October 2019 Below are the 10 Essential items you will find in the “basic” list created by The Mountaineers in Seattle, Washington. Since being published in 1974, several groups have created their own versions. From their website, these are two very good questions to ask yourself before…
Reposted from Santa Fe New Mexican | By Aviva Nathan | May 2021 Growing up in Santa Fe meant I grew up hiking. It is my family’s default activity for Sundays with nothing else to do. When I was younger, I was a belligerent hiker; I could not understand the appeal of walking for walking’s…