Brains, bellies and biceps
No, this isn't a smart full-body workout. And it's definitely not a recipe. It's six compelling reasons to get some exercise and get with a lower Glycemic Load diet. Let's connect the dots.
Mt. Crawford via the historic Davis Path
Four miles roundtrip. On the oldest mountain hiking trail in the United States. To the summit of Mt. Crawford. Just 12 miles farther to the top of Mt. Washington. Since 1819. Before the invention of switchbacks. It's short but steep. The views are 360.
Side Effects may include weight loss
Health and comfortable longevity are the reasons to take one every day. Improved strength, balance and flexibility, too. The likely side effect: looking better in your swimsuit at the beach this summer.
To Train in Spain, Climb Above the Plain
I found myself in Spain during the final two weeks of training for my ascent of Mt. Kilimanjaro. So I found a nice little mountain to practice on. Right in the middle of wine country, near the border of La Rioja and the Basque Country. You want to know about this place.
Summer Stretch: butt up, hamstrings out
Because flexible muscles make everything easier and less tiring. Now, on the floor. On your back. To improve the flexibility of your hamstrings and the strength of the surrounding core muscles that support them and your lower back.
One Day. Three Summits.
From the Crawford Notch trailhead to the peaks of Mount Pierce, Mount Jackson and Mount Webster. A lot of walking. A lot of sightseeing. From three mountaintops in the Presidential Range of White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire, USA.
The View from Bald Mountain, Sonoma
Today's the day to walk the Bald Mountain Trail. Forecast: full sun with an afternoon high of 75 F. Perfect for this easy 6.5-mile loop with spectacular views. No sweat. Well, maybe a little on the Way up. 3 or 4 hours, depending on if you do your wine-tasting before or after the hike.
Bartholomew’s Cobble
If you're looking for a spring or summer hiking in New England, you might want to start here. A bird- and wildflower-filled National Natural Landmark in Massachusetts' Berkshire Mountains. Serious sightseeing falls somewhere between a hike and a stroll.
Free Old Faithful
Admission to all the U.S. National Parks was free for the kickoff of National Parks Week last Sautrday. All 400 of them. Even the first and still the most amazing one: Yellowstone. Old Faithful and the majority of the planet's geysers are here. Free for one day. Really Cheap every other day.
Sentinel Dome: Best View of Half Dome
Free this Saturday: the hike with a quiet, private, jaw-dropping view of Yosemite National Park's iconic Half Dome. Three Ways to choose from: 2 miles, 6 miles or 8 miles. They all end at the summit of Sentinel Dome for a view you don't get when you're standing on Half Dome.