Blog Entry #2- Hiking and all its beauty
Cibecue Falls, AZ
Healthy body, healthy mind, and a reward at the end! I don’t know how many activities fit that criteria, but hiking is one of them. Hiking is a great exercise for so many things. It can be a fun activity by yourself or with friends. Also, there is usually a destination which makes it very rewarding.
Some benefits of hiking include muscle gain, a stronger sense of balance, a healthier heart, and decreasing the risk of disease. It almost seems like the perfect exercise, a good balance between strength training and cardio. Adding to the benefits, hiking is great for your mental health. Spending time in nature reduces stress and anxiety. Also, exercising outdoors increases positive feelings. You can find more about the health benefits of hiking here.
Hiking is a great activity to do with others. Depending on the hike and pace, it can be easy to converse. Hiking with others can make it more fun and push you to do better. Some hikes can take days and it is good to have someone with you to help you when you need it. What’s a better exercise than one you can do with friends?
My favorite thing about hiking is the destination! Some of the most beautiful sites in nature can only be seen by hiking. The U.S. has many beautiful hikes and national parks to keep them that way. I have been to a few national parks and one of my favorite hikes was Avalanche Lake in Glacier National Park (pictured below). We are lucky to live close to a popular national park, the Grand Canyon. You can make a fun day trip to get out of the city and do a nearby hike.
If you want to find a new hobby or try something new, find a nearby trail and hike it! It is a fun and great way to exercise.
Living in AZ I find it hard to find a good time to go hiking for most of the year. But as it's starting to cool down hiking is a very viable option for a new experience in the upcoming months.
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