http://thebestwalk.com/walks Walking Mon, 05 Jan 2009 03:04:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A few years ago my son and his wife drove North to Montreal, the to Quebec City. When they returned, the raved about Quebec city saying that although it was much further than Montreal - it was well worth the extra time. They said being there was ... http://thebestwalk.com/walks/?p=12 Cape Cod is one of the most popular places to walk in Massachusetts. As a matter of fact you can't go anywhere without seeing people walking. They go for the beach but walking gets equal time. They walk early in the morning, late at night, and all through the ... http://thebestwalk.com/walks/?p=15 My son and his family live in the community of Calcinelli. The nearest larger city is my daughter in law's home town of Fano on the Adriatic coast, then Ancona which is shown on the map to the left. This puts them on the eastern side of Italy roughly ... http://thebestwalk.com/walks/?p=18 Last February we has the good fortune of vacationing in Hawaii. We flew to Honolulu where we would later board a cruise ship, but the next couple of days were spent at Waikiki Beach. From Waikiki Beach or anywhere near there you can't miss Diamond Head - it is ... http://thebestwalk.com/walks/?p=19 It was a cruise that brought us to Alaska. As we planned the trip we talked about whale watching, seeing glaciers and the fun offered by a cruise ship. We didn't talk about walking. Yet when I look through the photos from that trip and reflect back on that ... http://thebestwalk.com/walks/?p=20 Before we decide if walking at lunch is a good idea or not we have to look at the other possibilities - and there are many. As a matter of fact there are so many that we will have to narrow this to a "typical" work situation. Let's say ... http://thebestwalk.com/walks/?p=82 Boston's Freedom Trail is listed on a 2006 Top Ten US Walk List. But, you may ask, does it deserve consideration for The Best Walk? Not in my opinion. You may disagree, but I don't think any walk that takes place in a metropolitan area can qualify. Those walks ... http://thebestwalk.com/walks/?p=84 Due to business travel, I often find myself in Rapid City, South Dakota. During each stay work pressure competes for all of my time making walking a challenge. This is a shame because this state is nothing less than a paradise for walkers who enjoy great natural scenery. And ... http://thebestwalk.com/walks/?p=90 Listed below are the Top Ten walks in the United States for 2006 according to About.com. After reviewing the list, I would have to agree with most of these. Those that I would question would be the walks that take place in metropolitan areas. While I agree that metropolitan ... http://thebestwalk.com/walks/?p=112 From where I live in Hudson, MA - Gates Pond is only about five miles a way and the short drive is well worth it. The two and a half mile walking trail circles an unspoiled pond keeping the water is in constant view. The woodlands surrounding the pond ... http://thebestwalk.com/walks/?p=114 For some reason we've drive past the a park in Sudbury, MA about a hundred times without stopping. The park is on Hudson Road which use when traveling East to Boston and there is a sign clearer calling attention to it. And, our house in Hudson is less than ... http://thebestwalk.com/walks/?p=118 Which burns more calories - walking a mile or running a mile? Here's the answer from Dr. Dean Ornish, a clinical professor of medicine at UC San Francisco: "All things being equal, you will burn more calories by running an hour than walking an hour. It is true that walking a ... http://thebestwalk.com/walks/?p=128 One of this year's Christmas presents from my daughter Julie was John Gibson's "Walking the New England Coast". I have found the book to be a great guide to walking areas near our home in Hudson. And as a matter of fact we'll be using one of his suggested ... http://thebestwalk.com/walks/?p=131 According to the following information in The Mayo Clinic, walking can help you achieve a number of important health benefits. For example, you can: Reduce your risk of a heart attack. Walking keeps your heart healthy by lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (the "bad" cholesterol) and raising high-density lipoprotein ... http://thebestwalk.com/walks/?p=133 Purgatory Chasm competes with Wachusett Mountain for The Best Walk in Central Massachusetts. Why? Because of its uniqueness. Purgatory Chasm runs for a quarter of a mile between granite walls rising as high as 70 feet. The Chasm is believed to have its origin in the sudden release of ... http://thebestwalk.com/walks/?p=135 The following is an extract from www.capecodcommission.org/pathways/ which is an excellent guide to the long list of Cape Cod walking areas. And, it's possible that one of those areas may offer The Best Walk! "The Barnstable County Commissioners and the Cape Cod Commission are ... http://thebestwalk.com/walks/?p=142 Many of the scenes from the recent movie "Wild Hogs" were filmed using Madrid, New Mexico as the backdrop. Madrid is a small community with a population of about three hundred - many of which are artists. While watching the movie I was reminded of a walk we ... http://thebestwalk.com/walks/?p=143 The Hudson and Marlboro sections of the Assabet River Tail Trail have recent opened offering an excellent set of paved trails for walkers. The Assabet River Tail Trail is being built along the former Marlborough Branch Railroad line, which ran from 1850 until 1980. It connected the communities of ... http://thebestwalk.com/walks/?p=155 How can you start a walking routine? Just follow these steps: Go on your lunch hour. Try parking a half-mile from your workplace, meaning you’ll walk a mile round trip to your car. Take a 15-minute walk before or after dinner. Make walking a family event. Bring your kids or other relatives. When at ... http://thebestwalk.com/walks/?p=156 After graduating from college our daughter lived in Austin, Texas for about a year and during that time my wife and I went for a visit. Prior to that I was reading a novel which began with a scene from San Antonio's River Walk. Learning that San Antonio is ... http://thebestwalk.com/walks/?p=169 From our house in Hudson, MA it takes about forty five minutes to drive to The Best Walk in Central Massachusetts. That walk of course would be one taken at Mount Wachusett in the towns of Princeton and Westminster. Why is this the best place to walk. Well, mountains ... http://thebestwalk.com/walks/?p=175 Common walking excuses....and Excuse Busters: 1. Don't have enough time. But, you DO have enough time. If you work you can walk before or after work, or during you lunch hour. Its more likely that your business is more of a perception brought on by stress than a reality, but let's ... http://thebestwalk.com/walks/?p=176 The Cliff Walk in Newport, Rhode Island For an anniversary present a few years ago our children gave us a great gift - a weekend at a bed and breakfast in Newport, RI! Our anniversary was in September and it we took the trip in October. In New England an ... http://thebestwalk.com/walks/?p=186 Great Winery and Lakeside Walks Over the years we've decided to travel in October - possibly because it's our last chance to enjoy the remaining warm weather before Winter closes in on us. Our trip to Niagara-On-The-Lake was no exception - and we did have warm temperatures. Since the trip ... http://thebestwalk.com/walks/?p=194 At one point in my career I was required to attend a training class in Phoenix, Arizona. I was to arrive there Sunday and stay until Friday afternoon. Due to the flight schedule and the two hour time change from Boston I was checked into my hotel by one ... http://thebestwalk.com/walks/?p=195 Many walking enthusiasts started walking to loose weight Probably just as many started walking for the exercise - to get in shape for some other activity. I confess that I started walking for both reasons. But what keeps walkers walking is that they enjoy it. They enjoy the fresh air, ... http://thebestwalk.com/walks/?p=202 There is another view of New Jersey... Most of you know New Jersey. You've driven through it after surviving a crossing the George Washington Bridge, or the New Jersey Turnpike. You've seen the refineries off of the "Garden State" Parkway. Maybe you been in that sprawl of casinos in Atlantic ... http://thebestwalk.com/walks/?p=222 Walking Benefits Immune System From: DH Owens of http://www.cyberparent.com/walks-walking/immunity-benefits.htm In addition to other benefits, walking brings with it an immune enhancing benefit. Even moderate levels of regular walking have been shown to enhance the immune system, helping our body fight off illness and even reducing the incidence of certain cancers. How ... http://thebestwalk.com/walks/?p=223 Last week's business trip took me to Huntsville, Alabama. Our flight left from Boston early Monday morning, there was a plane change in Washington, D.C., and we were working at our destination by noon. That night I set the alarm for 5:30am and turned in early and was ... http://thebestwalk.com/walks/?p=225 So why would you go to Philadelphia to go for a walk? Well, actually... there are quite a few reasons, but walking wasn't the reason for our visit there. We periodically go to Philadelphia to visit our daughter Julie and her boy friend Kevin. During our visit most ... http://thebestwalk.com/walks/?p=261 At the start of the weekend I dropped my wife off at Logan airport so she could visit her cousin in Florida. I decided to use some of the weekend to check on our house in Cape Cod and mow the lawn. The house was OK, then there was ... http://thebestwalk.com/walks/?p=279 In the Boston area? Visit World's End Located just South of Boston is the town of Hingham, MA. There on Martin's Lane you can find the pride of Hingham: a park with the peculiar name of "World's End". The origin of the park's name was either forgotten or is ... http://thebestwalk.com/walks/?p=304 For me, this week has been hectic. A situation came up which kept my wife and I out all of Monday night into Tuesday morning. Then, because of previous work commitment, I was unable to sleep late. The next morning even coffee couldn't restore my energy. I was ... http://thebestwalk.com/walks/?p=305 Walking in Ogunquit, Maine On two occasions we've spent a weekend in Ogunquit, Maine. I was joined by my wife Karen and our friends Kathy and Stan. Our visits were in the Spring and were spend at Anchorage by the Sea hotel. Anchorage by the Sea is on ... http://thebestwalk.com/walks/?p=318 Walking Around Lake Boon Many times I've mentioned that The Best Walk will always be in a scenic, quiet, and natural setting... but let's be realistic. There are many days that walks are constrained to what's immediately available. In those cases neighborhood walks are a good thing. They can be ... http://thebestwalk.com/walks/?p=338 Walking in Philadelphia - Part 2 Because my daughter Julie and my soon-to-be son in law Kevin live in Philadelphia, we visit there somewhat often, and as mentioned in a previous post, when we visit - we walk. They live in Center City not far from the Philadelphia Museum ... http://thebestwalk.com/walks/?p=360 Is walking is a microcosm of life? Generally my lunchtime walk is somewhat of a social event. My coworkers and I meet every work day noon. But due to a couple of vacation days, I walked alone today. And, when I walk along I tend to think more. Today's thoughts ... http://thebestwalk.com/walks/?p=363 Can walking actually improve your bain? One of the less spoken about benefits of walking is the positive effect on the brain. Rather, it is much more common to hear that walking offers good for exercise and stress relief values. Then once in a while you'll hear that walking clears ... http://thebestwalk.com/walks/?p=365 Is The Best Walk in South Dakota's Black Hills? In a previous post I mentioned that I frequently travel to Rapid City, South Dakota for business and that the Rapid City area has excellent walking areas. Because of the demands of my job, I rarely have enough time to take ... http://thebestwalk.com/walks/?p=368 From: www.sparkpeople.com Walking outside is an energetic way to enjoy the fresh air and get a workout at the same time! Before you lace up those sneakers, here are some important safety tips you’ll want to consider to make your next walk The Best Walk: Find a buddy: Walking with someone ... http://thebestwalk.com/walks/?p=384 As a Child, this was The Best Walk As I thought back to when my enjoyment of walking began, I came to the conclusion that it started during my childhood. My favorite walk would take me to a small lake that had formed in the shape of a bell ... http://thebestwalk.com/walks/?p=386 A Great Walk in St. Petersburg, Florida More times than we expect, great walks occur spontaneously. This was the case last October. While staying in St. Petersburg, we found ourselves wide awake before sunrise and decided to walk along the beach. Because of the darkness, I debated whether to bring ... http://thebestwalk.com/walks/?p=391 Wissahickon Valley Park Until recently my walking experiences in Philadelphia have been limited to sidewalks taking me through the different sections of urban landscape. But that was before I learned about the Philadelphia's Fairmont Park System which has over 200 miles of scenic, recreation trails and includes all the ... http://thebestwalk.com/walks/?p=404 Dog Walking Tips Source: Condensed from About.com Train your dog Walk on leash Walk where dogs are allowed to walk Carry a pooper scooper Carry water for both you and your pet Allow the dog to rest Identification Every dog should have a couple of forms of identification Is Your Dog Ready? Before ... http://thebestwalk.com/walks/?p=425 Could The Best Walk be found in Memphis? The other day I was searching for songs about walking to see if the lyrics would be worth writing about. I was looking for a song that would provide motivation to walk at a specific location. When "Walking in Memphis" ... http://thebestwalk.com/walks/?p=429 During a recent conversation I commented that litter is found on very few of the trails I use. I think that there are many reasons for this - all of them good. Perhaps the increased concern for the environment is now taking effect, but whatever the reason it definitely ... http://thebestwalk.com/walks/?p=432 More about Cape Cod's Best Walk OK, you can't really walk on the Cape Cod water. But, when you walk in the Chapin Beach area at low tide, it sure looks like the other walkers are doing some pretty good magic. It was explained to me that this illusion is ... http://thebestwalk.com/walks/?p=433 Today’s lunchtime walk was different - different trail, different scenery, and a totally different location. I’ve never walked in this area before. This is because I’ve changed jobs and today I started walking at lunchtime near the new company. Today’s walk was exploratory – an attempt to determine the ... http://thebestwalk.com/walks/?p=441 Lunchtime walks are great stress relievers. They flush out the morning stress to make room for the afternoon stress. And I don't think anyone disagress… there is plenty of stress in the workplace! Employees create their own stress when they can’t find an email message, take on too ... http://thebestwalk.com/walks/?p=446 The Following information is from: http://www.walkinginfo.org How many people walk? The 1995 Nationwide Personal Transportation Survey, which covers trips of all kinds, 5.4 percent of trips were by walking. This represents 56 million daily walk trips covering 20 billion miles for the year. Why do people walk? For what purpose do people ... http://thebestwalk.com/walks/?p=450