I am blessed to live in Canada where there are lots of beautiful parks and great views.
Canadian National Parks such as Banff, Elk Island, and Jasper and many more are some of the best in the world.
For those of you who love outdoor activities, going hiking is great.
It is important however to take proper precautions as a beginner.
Through the many trails I have done so far in my hiking history, one thing that I quickly realized is that you have to keep a steady speed during your hike.
It is difficult to realize this as a beginner, because we tend to always walk fast for the first part of the trail, but get tired quickly.
The first trail I hiked was at Elk Island National Park.
I started the walking the trail at a very brisk pace, and I did not realize that it not the same as walking on an even sidewalk.
One gets tired really quickly due to the uneven nature of the trail.
It is important to keep the speed slow and steady, so you can watch and enjoy the trail, and at the same time keep a stable rhythm of breathing.
At first it is difficult to keep this in mind, because the weather is usually hot, there are lots of mosquitos in the forest, and it is difficult to enjoy the outdoors while being eaten by insects.
The other great thing is that keeping a steady speed also keeps the mosquitos away.
I remember during my first trail, I walked extremely fast for the first half an hour, and got really tired.
I had to take a break because I was out of breath, and within thirty seconds, mosquitos were attacking me all over! Once you are on the trail, you have to keep moving.
So the best thing when you go hiking is to keep the same speed- not too fast, and not too slow.
This will allow you to enjoy the view, the trail, the smell of the forest, the trees and the beautiful little animals you may encounter.
I have seen beautiful butterflies that you don't normally see it in the city.
I have also come across some very exotic mushrooms! Yeah that's right, mushrooms can be exotic too.
Also, let's not forget the bison! Hiking is not easy, but with proper precaution, it is one of the most fun, satisfying, and refreshing activities there is.
If you like nature, open areas, forest, animals, outdoor activities, then go hiking! Also, do not forget to bring water!
Canadian National Parks such as Banff, Elk Island, and Jasper and many more are some of the best in the world.
For those of you who love outdoor activities, going hiking is great.
It is important however to take proper precautions as a beginner.
Through the many trails I have done so far in my hiking history, one thing that I quickly realized is that you have to keep a steady speed during your hike.
It is difficult to realize this as a beginner, because we tend to always walk fast for the first part of the trail, but get tired quickly.
The first trail I hiked was at Elk Island National Park.
I started the walking the trail at a very brisk pace, and I did not realize that it not the same as walking on an even sidewalk.
One gets tired really quickly due to the uneven nature of the trail.
It is important to keep the speed slow and steady, so you can watch and enjoy the trail, and at the same time keep a stable rhythm of breathing.
At first it is difficult to keep this in mind, because the weather is usually hot, there are lots of mosquitos in the forest, and it is difficult to enjoy the outdoors while being eaten by insects.
The other great thing is that keeping a steady speed also keeps the mosquitos away.
I remember during my first trail, I walked extremely fast for the first half an hour, and got really tired.
I had to take a break because I was out of breath, and within thirty seconds, mosquitos were attacking me all over! Once you are on the trail, you have to keep moving.
So the best thing when you go hiking is to keep the same speed- not too fast, and not too slow.
This will allow you to enjoy the view, the trail, the smell of the forest, the trees and the beautiful little animals you may encounter.
I have seen beautiful butterflies that you don't normally see it in the city.
I have also come across some very exotic mushrooms! Yeah that's right, mushrooms can be exotic too.
Also, let's not forget the bison! Hiking is not easy, but with proper precaution, it is one of the most fun, satisfying, and refreshing activities there is.
If you like nature, open areas, forest, animals, outdoor activities, then go hiking! Also, do not forget to bring water!
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