The Wrong Way to Walk
Once upon a time, I would have told you that there’s no wrong way to walk. Just get out there and put one foot in front of another. And, for the most part, I...
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App Review: Merlin Bird ID
I’ve heard that the first sign that you’re getting old is that everything starts to hurt for no apparent reason. And it seems that the second sign is a sudden fascination with birds. To...
Trail Review: Glacier Ridge Metro Park, Dublin, Ohio
Even before I started my regular walking routine, Glacier Ridge was a family favorite—not necessarily as a place to walk but as a place to play. My daughter was six when the park opened...
Trail Review: Blacklick Woods Metro Park, Reynoldsburg, Ohio
I know I say it a lot, but it’s true: we are so lucky to live in a city that has a massive network of metro parks. There are currently 20 and counting, all...
Trail Review: Highbanks Metro Park, Lewis Center, Ohio
During a regular week, I tend to end up walking in a lot of different places. Depending on the weather and my mood, I may end up at the mall, on the treadmill, or...
Trail Review: Shale Hollow Park, Delaware, Ohio
My daughter and I discovered Shale Hollow Park in Delaware during the pandemic, and it’s been one of our favorite parks ever since. Though it’s now just down the street from neighborhoods and shopping...
Question of the Day: Terrain
I’ll admit that I’m pretty lucky to live where I do – because I have so many great trails nearby! While I’ll often choose to wander off the beaten path on a gravel trail...
10 Ways to Stay Safe While Walking
This post may contain affiliate links. If you click on the link and make a purchase, we’ll get a small percentage at no extra cost to you. One morning, years ago, my husband told...
Question of the Day: Where Are You Walking?
I feel like I spend so much time trying to decide where to walk each day. There are sooooo many different factors. What’s the weather like? Is it sunny? Windy? Is there a chance...
Question of the Day: Do You Change It Up?
When I started walking, it was on the treadmill – every. single. day. I didn’t really want to walk through my neighborhood, so that seemed like the best option. But when I decided to...