Hiking is great for the whole family!
Studies show hiking can help children learn to focus and concentrate, while at the same time increase their problem solving skills as they navigate their surroundings. For the parents, hiking is an excellent form of exercise: it elevates your heart rate, improves muscle tone and increases bone density and strength, as walking is a weight-bearing exercise. Stronger bone density leads to an decreased risk of osteoporosis later in life. Most importantly, the whole family gets to spend some quality time together, away from the normal distractions of every day life.
Best Hiking Trails in Central New York
We support hiking at SOSBones, and since we are lucky enough to live in an area with some of the greatest hiking trails in New York State we wanted to share some of our favorite hiking trails in Upstate NY with you! Enjoy these beautiful trails while reaping hiking's many health benefits.
- Green Lakes State Park, Fayetteville, NY
- Highland Forest, Fabius, NY
- Finger Lakes National Forest, Burdett, NY
- Watkins Glen State Park, Watkins Glen, NY
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