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Celebrate National Take A Hike Day on November 17! This day was created to encourage people to get out of their comfort zones and explore the great outdoors. Taking a hike is an excellent way to enjoy some fresh air, connect with nature, and build healthy habits for physical fitness. It's also a great opportunity for friends and family members to bond in the beauty of nature while having fun together.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1864</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Yosemite Becomes a Park</div><div class='timeline-text'>Yosemite, one of the USA's most beloved hiking destinations, is granted park status, paving the way for public enjoyment of natural spaces.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1910</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Parks Service Established</div><div class='timeline-text'>The National Parks Service is established to protect and promote parks and monuments in the U.S., which often become popular hiking spots.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1937</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Completion of the Appalachian Trail</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Appalachian Trail, stretching from Georgia to Maine, is completed. It becomes a popular hiking trail for nature lovers and endurance hikers alike.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1956</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Grand Canyon National Park Opens</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Grand Canyon National Park opens, offering some of the most breathtaking hiking trails in the world.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1996</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Take a Hike Day Inception</div><div class='timeline-text'>The American Hiking Society inaugurates National Take a Hike Day to promote and celebrate the benefits of hiking.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go on a nature walk</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take the day to explore a nearby nature trail. Pack a picnic lunch and take your time, walking slowly and enjoying the views along the way.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a group hike</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Rally your friends and organize a group hike. Pick an interesting spot in the area and head out together to explore and enjoy some time outdoors.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Start geocaching</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Geocaching is an outdoor treasure hunt game. Download the app, enter your location, and start searching for hidden treasures in your local area!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a state park</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Head out to one of your local state parks and take advantage of all that it has to offer: hiking trails, lakes, rivers, and more.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go on a night hike</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>If you're feeling adventurous, try going on a night hike. Bring a flashlight and explore the wonders of the night sky while you walk along the trail.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's a good form of exercise</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Hiking is a great way to get your heart rate up and burn off some calories. Plus, it can be done almost anywhere - from a local nature park to the mountains of Colorado. No matter where you go, the scenery and natural beauty will make for an enjoyable workout!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It gets you outdoors</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Taking a hike allows us to reconnect with nature and explore the beauty that surrounds us. It can also provide us with much needed downtime away from our hectic everyday lives and give us time to appreciate the little things we often take for granted, like a stunning sunset or the sound of birds chirping in the trees.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It strengthens relationships</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Spending quality time outside with friends and family is one of the best parts about hiking. Whether it's focusing on conversation while walking along a beautiful trail or making a game out of orienteering, it's a great way to bond and strengthen relationships!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Hiking Trails in the U.S. Covers a Total Distance that Exceeds the Earth's Circumference</h3><p class='facts-content'>According to the American Trails Association, the total length of the National Trails System in the U.S. is over 60,000 miles, which is more than twice the Earth's equatorial circumference.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Mount Kilimanjaro is the Tallest Freestanding Mountain Hike in the World</h3><p class='facts-content'>Located in Tanzania, Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest freestanding mountain in the world, offering several hiking routes for adventurous souls with varying levels of difficulty.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Tiny Hikers: Ants Cover Huge Distances</h3><p class='facts-content'>Ants hike too! Desert ants are known to travel up to a mile in search of food - an impressive feat given their size. This would be like an average human walking from New York to Miami.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>World's Longest Network of Hiking Trails is in Canada</h3><p class='facts-content'>The Great Trail in Canada holds the record for being the longest network of recreational hiking trails in the world, spanning a distance of over 15,000 miles.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Highest Trekking Peak on Earth is in Nepal</h3><p class='facts-content'>The highest peak you can conquer without needing mountaineering skills is Mera Peak in Nepal. Standing at 21,247 feet, the climb offers breathtaking views of five 8,000-metre Himalayan peaks.</p></div></div>
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