Tidbit Tuesday: Happy Trails to You
With the warmer weather, many are looking to hit the trails for a workout! We have listed a few resources to help you locate wonderful trails right here in Kansas.
Travel Kansas is a great resource when searching for parks and trails to explore. Here are a few helpful links picked out from their website:
Other great resources to locate trails and other activities in our state:
Suggested items to have in your backpack for a day hike include:
Food and Water:
Protein (jerky, tuna and/or chicken pouches, protein bar)
Walnuts, almonds and other nuts
Fruit packed trail mixes
Your daily vitamins
Water, water and more water
Electrolytes (Propel, Sugar free Gatorade)
Weather appropriate clothing (moisture wicking and layers)
Hiking boots or other appropriate shoes
First-aid kit, to include sunscreen
Navigation tool such as a map or compass
Hiking sticks – especially if doing a lot of hills or slippery areas to help maintain balance
The last guest speaker from our online support group was from the Shawnee County Extension Office. She promoted Walk Kansas and we encourage our patients to check out the program. Hurry as registration ends on Sunday, April 3, 2022. You can learn more about the 8 week program here.
If you have any questions, please call our office at 785-232-0444.
