Cool Parks & Trails: Great Things to Do in the Great Outdoors
CONTENTS Hike a Trail 4 A Return to Nature Recreation 6 Understanding Parks Trails 8 Finding Parks Trails 10 Materials 12 Pack It Up 14 Reusable Snack Pack 16 Magnificent walking Stick 18 Hiking Bingo 20 No Hands Water Holder 22 Natural Land Art 24 Bike Helmet Mohawk 28 How Great Is the Great Outdoors 30 Glossary 31 Websites 31 Index E 32
Hike a Trail iking is a great way to explore the outdoors It s an easy way to get some exercise You don't need much more than your own two feet Many parks have trails for hiking But you can also just hike around your own neighborhood We spend most of our lives inside Take a second to count the hours You sleep inside You eat inside You study inside That's life in the 21st century You've got to get
Eas There are many ways to enjoy parks and trails It's easy to learn how to be a prepared hiker You can even play games It is all happens outside And it s all good They don t call it the great outdoors for nothing It Ea A NATURAL RECHARGE What s so great about the great outdoors A lot Being outside exposes us to the sun's natural light The sun gives us vitamin D Vitamin D keeps our bodies strong Exposure to sunlight helps regulate our sleeping patterns The more you are outside the easier it is to fall
