Walking Tips...

• Be Safe!
  
  
• Observe all traffic laws.
  
  
• Be watchful for walking hazards.
  
  
• Walk with a buddy or tell someone where you are going. Carry a cell phone.
  
  
• Drink your water. Bring a snack.
  
  
• Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes.
  
  
• Dress in layers. Wear a hat.
  
  
• Stand up straight! Swing your arms and breath deeply!
  
  
• First, warm up slowly for 5 minutes.
  
  
• Cool down at the end of your walk.
  
  
• Stretching helps prevent sore muscles and cramps.
  
  
• Don't over-do it! Allow your body to adjust to the new activity.
  
  
• Consult your physician before beginning any physical activity.

 

Hiking Tips...

• Be Safe!
  
  
• Hike with others and tell someone where you will be going. Carry a cell phone.
  
  
• Have a map and plan your hike. Obtain permits if necessary.
  
  
• Check the weather report and pack accordingly. Your pack should not exceed one third of your body weight.
  
  
• Dress in layers, bring a jacket and a sun hat.
  
  
• Choose appropriate footwear: solid, lightweight and supportive. Shoes should fit your feet well.
  
  
• Carry enough water and emergency supplies.
  
  
• Comply with all signs. Respect barriers and the rights of others.
  
  
• Stay on the trail (even if its narrow, rough or muddy) to avoid damage and erosion to wilderness.
  
  
• If there are is no trail, spread out to disperse impact on wilderness.
  
  
• Do not disturb historical, archaeological, or paleontological sites.
  
  
• Use caution when encountering wildlife, horses and dogs. Control your own animals, bring a sack to pick up and pack out their waste.
  
  
• If you must “go”, dig a hole at least six inches deep and two hundred feet away from water sources, campsites or trails, and bury when you have finished your business.
  
  
• Pack out everything you bring, don't leave any trash behind.

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