Take A Hike

People can rekindle with nature and it's as easy as taking the first step. Nature welcomes you, like a distant relative that has long been away, with open arms and doesn't chide you for your absence. Follow natures example and don't be too hard on yourself either if it has been a year, a month or a week since your last trek through the outdoors. Outdoor adventures can take place in any location, from walking down your driveway, along a country road or in a park. Just lace up your shoes and get moving.

Chances are you will find many critters along your journey, like hungry groundhogs, wiry squirrels and even a deer or two, and they will be excited about romping out of doors with you. Have you ever seen a grumpy groundhog? When driving on my way to work they are usually perched on their back haunches, dibbling dew covered grass and looking overall content. I would like to think that their outdoor habitat adds to their genuine happiness. People can have this happiness too if we participate in free hiking adventures that  relieve your stress, brighten your mood and tickle your senses.

To find a park near you visit the Discover The Forest website:

http://www.discovertheforest.org/where-to-go