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This morning was the second day in a row I went on a 2.5 mile hike with the doggo. I have a few neat parks by me and this one has a stream with two small waterfalls.

Obviously it's only the second day, but I hope to keep it up. This hilly 2.5 mile loop burns about 800 calories according to Alltrails, and I did manage to lose quite a bit of weight the last time I hiked regularly.

I highly recommend hiking, it can be as easy or as hard as you like, and it is a great way to get some quiet time to yourself if that is something you are craving.

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[–] Takeshidude 10 points 1 year ago (2 children)

That looks so wonderful! I do wish I could spend more time exploring nature (work has me very busy these days).

My wife and I recently moved to a small town with a privately owned, 2000 acre forest preserve; we took a picnic lunch just a short way in a while back, and I desperately want to explore more of it.

[–] Kory@lemmy.ml 5 points 1 year ago

That sounds nice, I hope you'll find the time soon.

[–] el_cordoba 4 points 1 year ago

That's awesome. In my case I have to wake up at 5-5:30 if I want to get a 1 hr hike in.