Whether it is after a meal, or right before you go to bed, enjoying a short walk, 5 minutes to 15 minutes can bring many benefits. Summer is a time when we are busy, and the days are hot. Often, that relaxing cooler wave of temperatures is the only time to truly enjoy the outdoors without the glaring sun, sweat and discomfort of hot humidity. Warm summer evenings give that end to the day, that allows us to reflect on the day's events and think about the next day.
A summer evening walk
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One of the most enjoyable activities for this is a summer evening walk. Looking at the stars. Praying. Talking with your loved one. And a side benefit is the physical . . . weight loss, increased long-term metabolism, better sleep, breathing, digestion of dinner. The list goes on.
Research shows that short walks after meals, or any light exercise for that matter, helps the body to process and break down food. It also leaves your body with a slightly higher metabolism during sleep. Although this may sound like it will keep you awake, the opposite effect actually occurs. Walkers sleep better, even after a gentle evening walk. 2. In fact, a study in the journal Sleep found that: "Exercise boosts the effect of natural sleep hormones such as melatonin".
While we can also walk during winter, spring, and fall evenings, there is something magical about summer evenings. If you live in some areas of the country, you may see lightning bugs glimmer. Or, for many, the sound of crickets, locusts, frogs, and nighttime insects gives a sense of peace and relaxation. There's no need to bundle up, just dress casual.
The movement of your legs, upper body, added breathing, and digestive organs, all work together during walks to make for a holistic rhythm, if practiced daily. Walking shortly after dinner is best, as it will have the highest results for weight loss. 1. Also, brisk walking does have more results, but a stroll may be better for preventing discomfort. A gentle walk still has the most consistent benefits. 1.
If you haven't started, perhaps consider your local neighborhood. Pick your block and walk around it. Then, over time, pick other blocks or expand to include multiple blocks. Start small, and make it enjoyable. Add variety and once in a while, consider going to a park or new area to mix it up. It doesn't have to be a race. A summer evening's walk can be a gentle exercise that you can easily grow fond of for years to come.
You give the appearance of listening To my thoughts, O trees, Bent over the road I am walking On a late summer evening When every one of you is a steep staircase The night is slowly descending.
Everything quiet. Light Of some other evening strolling ahead, Long-ago evening of silk dresses, Bare feet, hair unpinned and falling. Happy heart, what heavy steps you take As you follow after them in the shadows.
And of course Sophie loves getting the extra exercise in as well! She used to love going to the dog park when she was younger but now she much prefers her routine walks and marking her territory everywhere haha.
Our new Wednesday Evening Walks is a series of spring into summer leisurely after work ambles along the canal towpath and nearby areas. Each section of the canal has a unique character and history; come enjoy some outdoor time and learn a bit about the historic and natural resources of each location from our our seasonal trail interpreter. These easy mid-week walks will last about 90 to 120 minutes and progress at a comfortable pace. All walks will return to the original meeting location (as indicated in each description below). Wednesday Walkers will meet at the parking areas listed for each of the programs at 5:30 PM.
Participates will be required to register via the Eventbrite link below each listing (name, contact phone number, email and number of attendees will be required). Registered participants will be contacted if program is to be canceled due to inclement weather, insufficient interest or other unforeseen circumstances. Upcoming walk descriptions, dates and locations are listed below.
IMPORTANT REGISTRATION NOTE:Due to the popularity of our walks, we ask REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS to either CANCEL THEIR TICKET or NOTIFY US VIA EMAIL 12 HOURS BEFORE THE DAY & TIME OF THE PROGRAM if their plans have changed and can no longer attend. This is a courtesy to those on the wait list and allows us the opportunity to release a ticket to another potential attendee. Two "no-shows" without prior cancellation notification will generate a "flag" for that registrant resulting in the potential inability to attend future walks. Thank you for your cooperation!
CLICK HERE to view our Wednesday Evening Walks Collection on Eventbrite and open those walks you are interested in attending. Click the "REMIND ME" button to be automatically notified when registration opens up for that program.
Join our trail interpreter at 5:30 pm for this walk in Ewing Township that will introduce participants to some of the most tranquil areas along the feeder canal. With the construction and opening of the canal in the 1830s, a small village emerged here that was the center of this Wilbertha neighborhood. Registered participants will meet at at Lower Ferry Road; Parking is across the road from the Trenton Country Club golf course. Click here for map.
Come join our train interpreter at 5:30 pm for a early evening walk at Six Mile Run that begins through open fields with grassland birds and butterflies then progresses into the upland forest for a look at the native trees and shrubs. Afterwards participants may chose to visit the nearby gardens along the canal maintained by the Blackwells Mills Canal House Associaton members. Registered participants will meet at at parking lot at 625 Canal Road, Somerset NJ Click here for map.
Join our trail interpreter at 5:30 pm for this walk along the D&R's feeder canal from the city of Trenton into Ewing Township along aqueducts and open acres of recreational and corporate campuses. This walk will start at Trenton's Cadwalader Park which was designed by Fredrick Law Olmstead and head through the historic neighborhood of West Trenton which is dotted with unique architectural styles. Registered participants will meet and park in front of Ellarslie Mansion in Trenton. Click here for map.
Join our trail interpreter at 5:30 PM for a leisurely walk around the former Princeton Nursery trails/grounds then to the D&R Canal, Kingston Canal House, 18th Century stone-arched bridge, 19th century mill and on to Lake Carnegie. The group will return along the canal towpath and connected trails. Learn about this area's historic and natural resources and the former nursery property's current relationship to the D&R Canal State Park. D&R Canal State Park. Registered participants will meet at the D&R Canal State Park's Kingston Office parking lot located at 145 Mapleton Road.Click here for map.
Participates will be required to register via the Eventbrite link below each listing (name, contact phone number, email and number of attendees will be required). Registered participants will be contacted if program is to be canceled due to inclement weather, insufficient interest or other unforeseen circumstances. Upcoming walk descriptions, dates and locations are listed below.
IMPORTANT REGISTRATION NOTE:Due to the popularity of our walks, we ask REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS to either CANCEL THEIR TICKET or NOTIFY US VIA EMAIL 12 HOURS BEFORE THE DAY OF THE PROGRAM if their plans have changed and can no longer attend. This is a courtesy to those on the wait list and allows us the opportunity to release a ticket to another potential attendee. Two "no-shows" without prior cancellation notification will generate a "flag" for that registrant resulting in the potential inability to attend future walks. Thank you for your cooperation!
CLICK HERE to view our Weekend Walkers Collection on Eventbrite and open those walks you are interested in attending. Click the "REMIND ME" button to be automatically notified when registration opens up for that program.
Join us for an autumn morning walk to explore and learn about this historic location where the waters of the D&R's feeder canal flows through the area where General George Washington and the Continental Army made their famous Christmas Crossing of the Delaware River in 1776. We will meet at the lower river parking lot where the group will hear about the D&R Canal and its relationship with the riverside hamlet of Titusville. Afterwards we will head over the pedestrian bridge and into Washington Crossing State Park for a walk along their trail network including historic Continental Lane where we will follow in the footsteps of Washington and his exhausted but determined army. The group will head back to and along the canal path then through the riverside hamlet of Titusville before ending back at the river parking lot. For those interested, bring a bag lunch which can be eaten as a group in the picnic area after the walk. Registered participants will meet at southern end of the Washington Crossing State Park riverfront parking area promptly at 9:30. Click here for map.
We've added lunchtime walks to our programming schedule. These are FREE lunch hour outings along the canal towpath and nearby areas. These leisurely walks located at various places within the Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park will last about 90 to 120 minutes and progress at a comfortable pace. All walks will return to the original meeting location (as indicated in each description below). Lunchtime "Walk and Talk"registrants will meet at the parking areas listed for each of the programs promptly at 11:30 AM. For those interested, bring a bag lunch which will be eaten as a group after the walk. Bring your own portable chair, if desired. 2ff7e9595c
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