What is 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.
