
What’s Driving Today’s High Buyer Demand?
There’s an influx of buyers looking for homes today, and that means your house is in high demand. Here are a few reasons why so many people are looking to buy a home.
“Between 1910 and 1930, the Green Mountain Club of Vermont established the oldest long-distance hiking trail in the United States—appropriately dubbed the Long Trail. It inspired another recognizable hiking system along the East Coast, the Appalachian Trail, which is enjoyed by some three million people each year.”
Although hiking has grown in popularity among the general public in the last few decades, it is and always has been a favorite pastime for many outdoor-loving Americans. It can feel intimidating for beginners—getting lost on the trail, running out of food or water, and even injury are very real concerns that shouldn’t be taken lightly. However, hiking is also an incredible way to connect with nature, it’s a wonderful form of exercise, and it can even help boost your self-confidence. (The feeling of accomplishing a hike is like no other!)
But before you hit the trail, there is a lot you need to know to make the most of your trip—and to protect yourself. Whether you’re embarking on a five-mile day hike or you’re planning on spending a full weekend in the wilderness, you’ll want to be as prepared as possible to ensure your hike is fun, safe, and memorable for all the right reasons.
If you’re on the fence about hiking, you should know that the health benefits it provides are innumerable. For starters, if you find yourself getting bored with your routine, exercising outdoors can fulfill your fitness quota without having to fight for equipment or spend an hour in a crowded gym. Hiking is a truly natural form of exercise that can give you the same benefits and more of a sweat session on the treadmill.
Whether you’re hiking a beginner’s trail or something more challenging, walking up an incline is guaranteed to raise your heart rate. Try to keep a moderate pace throughout for steady cardiovascular exercise.
Walking can help reduce adrenaline that has built up in the body. Exercise is also an endorphin-producing activity, which can help you feel more at ease.
As we age, our bone density decreases, leaving us more prone to injury. Over time, hiking and walking can slow calcium loss and help improve bone health.
Now that you know some of the amazing health benefits hiking can provide, it’s time to learn the basics. If you’re just starting out, it’s important to familiarize yourself with what you might encounter on a hike, and plan accordingly.
Most parks and trails will have rules and restrictions posted at the entrances, but there are plenty of unwritten rules of the trail, as well. These guidelines exist not only to make the experience more enjoyable for everyone but also to help maintain the integrity of the trail and preserve the environment for future hikers’ pleasure:
Wearing proper gear and carrying a backpack full of necessities can be the difference between a fun hike and a stressful one. Organizations like the American Hiking Society and outdoor sporting company REI recommend a list of ten essentials—no matter the length and intensity of the hike.
If you’re still feeling intimidated, just know that once you start and become more comfortable on the trail, hiking might become your favorite form of exercise. A good place to begin is by asking friends for recommendations of local trails they’ve enjoyed, as well as reading reviews online. Sites like AllTrails and TrailLink allow you to search for popular hikes based on length and difficulty, and some even include additional information like photos, descriptions of the wildlife, and more.
It doesn’t matter how challenging the hike is or how high you go, however—as long as you get out into nature and find your footing.
For more info, visit americanhiking.org
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