Let's go to walk! It's a good time for it, October - kinda in-between the more difficult weather bookends. There's an anonymous quote that says, “We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us.” That goes for simple hikes, too. And that goes for pandemic, too. Toward year's end, if the weather says, "nope", we wouldn't want to look back at October and wonder why we didn't step out! When you can, take a photo along the way, just to remember a lovely trek.
Sometimes a walk can happen when another form of activity can't or shouldn't. It's low-impact and easy to tweak to just how much you can do on a certain day. And you might come home with a treasure - flower, pebble, leaf, answer to the world's problems, that sort of thing.
While most walkers choose to enjoy the warmth of summer, the idea of walking for miles in the hot weather isn’t for everyone. By walking during the cooler autumn season, not only do you tend to avoid the discomfort of sweating and insect bites, but you can also rely on the crisp, fresh air and bracing breeze to help you feel refreshed and alert on your journey. There is also something very comforting about wrapping up warm for a brisk walk in the autumn, while the cool weather also makes cosying up by the fire at the end of the day all the more satisfying. - Melody Evans, UK outdoor writer
