Now, I know that walking can be redundant and can get old pretty quick especially if you’re walking in a circle around a track or the same ol’ route everyday throughout your neighborhood. These routes can be helpful for you to know the distance you’ve travelled and see if you’re making better time but seeing the same things day in and day out can make you start to detest the idea of strapping those tennis shoes on and getting out there. Why not make your walk an adventure? Why not walk to a place you’ve never been before? I like to call this, “Destination Walking”, sometimes known as hiking. Don’t get overwhelmed with that word HIKING, that is the exact reason why I say “Destination Walking”.
I’m talking one of those places you’ve probably always wanted to go but you just never make time. Well now is the time! Summer is arriving in the Northern Hemisphere and that place you have always wanted to go to is blossoming and calling to you. Take time out of your weekends and pick a place to go and see. Bring your loved ones, water and a camera. Don’t have an idea of somewhere nearby that you might want to go? Check out your local Parks and Recreation website for trails. They’ll give you information on how to get to your destination of choice, history, pictures and current information on whether it’s open and what amenities your trail of choice has to offer.
Seeing as we are based out of Portland, Oregon here is the site for the Parks and Recreation page to seek out a trail/park by area or what you might like to do. My personal favorite is Forest Park that spoils those who wander with the green beauty that the Pacific Northwest is known for.
See what I mean? Your walks can become very rewarding if you just step out of your comfort zone. Get to know your city and state through walking and make the most of it by sharing it will someone else.
Happy Walking!