Fierce Tip #4: Take a Nature Walk!

I love fall to the tops of the yellow poplars in my local park and back. So, one day this past week, I decided to take the long walk home. My walk totaled 30 minutes in all, and I also got a lovely set of photos out of it. And, that is what nature walking can do for you, too! You could gruel away on a treadmill in the boring setting of a gym, or you could break the mold and get out and embrace the outdoors! Here are some tips on how to nature walk the right way!
Four Fierce Nature Walking Tips!
1. Pick your spot! You'll be surprised at the countless places you can nature walk all within your local community! Consider the riverside walk, the park-side walk, the beach-side walk, or the metropolitan walk. The options are endless! Don't stop until you cover every square inch of your town, and I am certain you'll discover something you didn't see before!

2. Document your walk with some artsy shots. Personally, I carry a camera in my backpack wherever I go. This way I can take a picture of whatever, wherever. So, even on my impromptu nature walks, I can capture all I find intriguing in a snap(shot). (Pun very much intended) Nowadays, people have smart phones with decent cameras, but for all you old-fashioned camera folks like myself, keep your camera with you at all times! After you walk, feel free to research and scrapbook your findings or post your pretty pics on Instagram!

3. Bring a drink and snack! But, I suggest making it healthy. It will make you feel better, make you feel lighter, and make you feel energized for some more walking! My mid- nature walk ritual is as follows. I find a nice place to sit, like a park bench. Then, I pull out  apple wedges with a dollop of peanut butter. While I munch on my snack and sip my warm tea in my Batman-inspired thermos, I soak in my surroundings. The crazy squirrels with acorns stuffed in their cheeks, the police officer across the street monitoring traffic, the little girl who dropped her popcorn all over the sidewalk, the swarm of pigeons who swooped down to peck the popcorn one by one. Natural urban beauty at its  finest. And, somehow, you'll be able to find some peace, just as I do sitting on a solitary park bench in the middle of the park.

4. Bring a friend! Nature walking gives you a chance to exercise. With the slopes and hills, you'll definitely get in some cardio! So, why not share those benefits with a friend? Take a friend with you as you embrace nature. Talk it up. Snack it up. Walk it up! Plus, there is always time for a silly selfie!

Have fun on your nature walk, fiereness!

xoxo,

Kelsey

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