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Because walking has numerous health benefits, it shouldn’t be so complicated to figure out where kids and families can walk safely and be physically active in nature.
The following infographics (English and Spanish) from the National Recreation and Parks Association, EverybodyWalk, National Environmental Education Foundation, Active Living Research,and the Surgeon General demonstrate how powerful nature walks are to transform your health and why everyone deserves safe access to parks and places to walk.
- National Recreation and Parks Association – Safe Routes to Parks
- National Recreation and Parks Association – The Power of Parks
- EverybodyWalk – Anatomy of Walking
- EverybodyWalk – Health Benefits of Walking
- National Environmental Education Foundation – Children and Nature
- Active Living Research – Active Kids Learn Better
- Surgeon General – Step it Up! Everyone Can Help Make our Communities More Walkable
Also, here is the Surgeon General’s VIDEO Call to Action to Promote Walking and Walkable Communities.
Learn more about the urgency in fighting childhood obesity with walking and physical activity here.
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