From heart disease and stroke prevention to better mental health and a longer life, the benefits of walking have been documented for decades. Walking can be a key component of any weight loss effort, and is low impact, making it easier on your joints than other exercises. And the best part is, almost everyone can do it. You don’t need an expensive membership or mountains of fitness equipment, just a little motivation and a comfortable pair of shoes.  See About Walking to learn the whys and how tos of walking.

This website is designed to encourage you to get in step with millions of other folks who are walking their way to health and fitness.  These pages hold information about the benefits of walking, the best ways to get started and to continue in your efforts to increase your active life style, and to help you to find places where you will be most comfortable when you walk.  Click on the Walk Tracker to log the miles you walk and to watch your miles increase as you become more fit.  If you’re looking for good places to walk safely and comfortably click on the Maps page for trail information and descriptions.  In Back to School you’ll find tips on Pedestrian Safety, Walk to School Day, Walking School Busses and Safe Routes to School - all designed to help young people to enjoy walking.