National Take A Hike Day
On November 17th, National Take a Hike Day encourages us to get out there and hit the trails. There are more than 60,000 miles of trails in the National Trail System through the 50 states, so there is no excuse to go for a hike.
Some of the trails are hundreds of years old. Some of those trails are hundreds of years old. Crawford Path in New Hampshire, for example, is the country's oldest continuously used trail. The summit of Mt. was cleared, and the beginnings of the mountain path were traced. In 1819, Washington, Washington, was founded in 1819. Other trails lead us to explore Lewis and Clark's footsteps, as well as more recent history, such as the Effigy Mounds National Monument.
In addition to enjoying stunning views and the great outdoors, we also exercise our bodies. Hiking not only gets our hearts pumping and our muscles moving, but being outside is also good for our minds. Many of us spend too much time indoors behind a desk. a desk is a desk. Hiking can burn between 400-550 calories per hour. Taking a Hike Day is the best way to get a head start on all the "other" holiday temptations and get a head start on all the "other" holiday temptations.
Taking a Hike Day is one of many events around the country. Hiking activities are being organized in local, state, and National Parks to inspire hikers. Be sure to dress well, take a snack, and bring a friend, but get outside and enjoy the fresh air, scenery, and get a little exercise to boot.
How to celebrate #nationaltakeahikeday.
Take a friend and go for a nice hike.. To find trails near you, check out the links below. If you're going, use #NationalTakeAHikeDay to post on social media.
Americantrails.org Posters from National Parks Posters. AmericanHiking.org
For more ways to commemorate the day, you can also check out 12 Family Friendly Hikes.
Hike FAQ
Q. Is it necessary to go hiking? Q. Do I need special shoes?
A. You'll need to think about your boots if you're going to go hiking seriously. When choosing a hiking boot, it is important to think about several aspects: It's important to think about several aspects before choosing a hiking boot.
- Terrain – Are you planning to stick to well-groomed trails or take the road less traveled? Consider the rocks and tree roots you will come in contact with and the ankles they will roll if you choose the latter
- Water-resistance – If or not you're planning to hike across lakes or creeks, you'll almost certainly encounter a wet path or a rainstorm or two
- Can you say blisters? Fit – Can you say blisters? Make sure the boot is comfortable. By walking a few laps around the store, you can find them out. Try a different size if they rub somewhere or slip around
- Weather – Do you want to hike in the winter months? For the weather, you may want to buy different boots. Summer boots will not have the warmth winter boots will need, and winter boots will cause your feet to sweat
Q. Is there any hiking days on the calendar? Yes! Yes! Yes! On June 20th, National Hike With A Geek Day is celebrated.
