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Getting back into hiking (self.greenspace)

submitted 1 year ago by el_cordoba to c/greenspace

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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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[–] el_cordoba 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

For sure. Our cub scout pack just had a camping trip and in one hour I had removed three of them. We are in NJ and they are everywhere.

[–] CrimsonOnoscopy 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Are you getting them tested for Lyme? I don't actually know the range of it, but I heard it's been spreading.

[–] el_cordoba 3 points 1 year ago

We are quick with removing them. The three I removed didn't even have a chance to latch on, but I have had tick bites in the past. Fortunately, not every tick carries the bacteria and it has to hang on for an extended period. That's why it's key to check for them afterwards. Either way, the idea is to watch for symptoms like the bulls eye rash after a bite and the seek medical attention ASAP if those symptoms appear.