It's time for our wellness journeys to get a bit more physically active with one of our favorite activities: hiking! Whether it is a casual walk through the park with friends, a strenuous climb to the summit of a mountain, or anything in between, hiking can provide us with some serious physical, mental, and relational benefits. In our sixth episode of Wellspring, we discuss all of these benefits in detail as well as chat about our own personal hiking experiences and the best ways for you to get started on your own adventures exploring the great outdoors.

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Referenced in the episode:

Benefits of Hiking - National Park Service

How Hiking Boosts Mental Health - Stanford University

How Hiking Improves Blood Flow - ScienceDaily

Cross Crawl (Combining Hiking and Meditation) - Your Therapy Source

Graphics: Adithi Iyer

Intro Music: Cali by Wataboi