Hiking: Life's Best Free Hobby
A way to improve your physical and mental health...
all while taking in the beauty around you!
Hiking is a long, vigorous walk, usually on trails or footpaths in
the countryside.
Walking for pleasure developed in Europe during the eighteenth century.
Religious pilgrimages have existed much longer but they involve walking
long distances for a spiritual purpose associated with specific
religions. In todays world, hiking is primarily done for enjoyment.
Whether to improve your physical or mental health, or simply because you
love the adventure.
"Hiking" is the preferred term in Canada and the United States;
the term "walking" is used in these regions for shorter,
particularly urban walks. In the United Kingdom and the Republic of
Ireland, the word "walking" describes all forms of walking,
whether it is a walk in the park or backpacking.
Hiking can help boost your happiness, and like when you were a kid -
provides you a space to find adventure and truly explore!
So get up, strap on your boots or shoes, and go enjoy the
outdoors!