Community Corner
Frugal Family: Explore the Outdoors
Hiking is not only great exercise but also a free activity that the entire family can enjoy.
A while back I wrote about the in the area to explore, but sometimes it takes a little push to get started.
Lehigh Valley Heath Network offers their Get Out! Lehigh Valley program to promote a healthier community. What better way to make new friends, get the family into the fresh air and be healthy than to head out with a group. Best of all, it’s frugal. It’s free.
There are some important things to remember, as cited on the Lehigh Valley Health Network website:
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* Wear proper footwear such as walking shoes or hiking boots.
* Consider a hat to provide shade in summer and keep you warm in the winter.
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* Dress in layers, so if you start to get warm, you can remove a jacket to cool off.
* Bring plenty of water to keep hydrated as well as snacks to keep the energy flowing.
All hikes begin at 10 a.m. and are expected to last for two hours.
Here are upcoming events:
* The first Get Out! Event is Saturday, Sept. 24, at the in Emmaus. The hike is 1.5 miles long and will be led by a naturalist and guide. You’ll explore the Flood Plain Trail along the Little Lehigh Creek and follow the Pheasant Run Train to the Woodland Trail for what is considered an easy walk. The walk takes place rain or shine and dogs are welcomed as long as they are on leashes.
* A two-mile hike is set for Saturday, Oct. 22, beginning at the . You’ll walk two miles on the Saucon Rail Trail on firm, crushed stone and paved surfaces.
* Explore Franco Farm in Allentown on Saturday, Nov. 5. This mile-long walk will take you to a livestock farm that began in the early 19th century and was transformed into a 83-acre park in 1993. You'll walk on wide, grassy trails through woods and open fields.
* The final hike is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 19. A two-mile walk will take you around the Jordan Creek Parkway in Whitehall. You’ll walk along paved, dirt and grassy trails along Jordan Creek.
To register for any of these events or for more information you can call 610-402-CARE or go to Lehigh Valley Health Network’s website.