With its typically crisp weather and clear skies, Thanksgiving weekend is often a great time to get outdoors – especially if you want to work off some of those mashed potatoes. As Americans become increasingly aware of the need to get more exercise, more and more families are incorporating seasonal hiking into their holiday traditions.
A Thanksgiving hike is a way for the whole family to get out into nature before it gets too cold and snowy. Choose a route that suits the age and ability level of everyone in your hiking group, and make sure you’re prepared for the colder weather and earlier sunsets by bringing along plenty of LED flashlights and warm clothing.
The striking array of brilliant colors that graces temperate areas of the world during autumn is really nothing more than the side effect of deciduous trees preparing for their winter’s sleep. Summer’s green leaves are filled with chlorophyll, a crucial ingredient in photosynthesis (the process plants use to transform sunlight, soil, and water into sugars).
Millions of hikers each year take advantage of hiking trails all over the Northwest, yet few put much thought into the maintenance required to keep these trails safe and preserve the surrounding ecosystems.
