Unexpected Trails and Places

Explore the variety of trails out there. Firetowers offer superb views. State parks offer family-friendly adventures over miles of trails in various habitats. In the winter, trail systems in places like Arizona and Florida give the wanderer exciting native flora and fauna without the snow and cold temperatures. Wildlife preserves and refuges allow hikers to view nature undisturbed. Check out trails and published trail guides to the national forests in your state via the web. Historic parks offer trails to historically significant places or allow the hiker to trace the same path soldiers, pioneers, and others tread. Many localities have developed neighborhood parks with trail systems, and inner cities have parks and even historical trails (such as Boston). Explore, get healthy with good exercise, and have fun!