It’s National Walking Day!
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Walking is one of the most popular form sof exercise in the United States!
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The average human walks at a speed of about 3.1 miles per hour.
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Brisk walking is good for your health; it is shown to reduce body fat, lower blood pressure, lowers your risk for heart disease, and is considered low-impact activity for joint issues.
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Walking outside in the sunshine with proper sun protection is a great way to absorb some Vitamin D naturally.
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Walking is excellent for your mental health, too! Studies show that it improves your mood, helps clear your mind, and can even provide you with mental stimulation to boost your creativity.
And what’s not to love about all of that?
If you’re looking to get in touch with nature, you don’t have to travel all the way upstate for it! Did you know that Long Island has a plethora of hiking spots and nature trails for you to enjoy? There’s so much to see and do in our many county and state parks. Check out our list of suggestions, and let us know your favourite hiking spots in a comment on our socials!
Check out these local Long Island Hiking Trails that are perfect for a long walk and some sunshine:
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Nassau-Suffolk Greenbelt Trail in Massapequa
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Cold Spring Harbor State Park in Cold Spring Harbor
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Trail View State Park in Woodbury
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West Hills County Park in West Hills
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Blydenburgh-Weld House in Smithtown
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Blydenburgh-County Park in Smithtown
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Caleb Smith State Park in Smithtown
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Connetquot River State Park Preserve in Oakdale
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Norman J. LEvy Park & Preserve in Merrick
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Muttontown Preserve in Muttontown
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Avalon Nature Preserve in Stony Brook
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Edgewood Oak Brush Plains Preserve in Deer Park
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Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve in Lloyd Harbor
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West Hills Nature Preserve in Melville
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Sunken MEadow State Park in Kings Park
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Rocky Point State Pine Barrens Preserve
Now let’s hit the pavement and enjoy that fresh air and sunshine! Happy trails from all of us here at Atlantic Auto Group.
