Need some incentive to get outside?  Read about the American Triple Crown of hiking in a new story map.

It usually takes around 5 months to walk one of the trails and due to weather concerns, the best time to start is in the Spring.  Way too much?  You can enjoy sections of the trails on a single day hike or on a multi-day trip.  And even better, there are many other trails that intersect too. Take a look at the National Trails map!

Still hesitant?

Start out with local city parks and then move on to state parks.  They can be hiked in sections also.

So find some good walking shoes, grab your best friend and go have some fun!