Doctors Prescribe Hiking in National Parks

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If you're reading this, you likely know firsthand that going for a hike or walk in nature has a positive impact on your mood and health. You just feel better after being active outdoors, better than if you'd hit the treadmill or sta...

Full article at http://www.trailspace.com/blog/2011/07/02/park-prescriptions-prescribing-nature.html

Finally a valid excuse. :)

So, can one tell their boss that they have a prescription that will prevent them from coming to work today?  ;-}>

Watch out for your health on Yellowstone, maybe wear some bells and take bear spray.

Reminds me of Dr. Paul Dudley White of Harvard . When I was a child in the 50's, he would be featured in the newspapers and weekly publications advocating the active lifestyle to prevent cornorary disease.

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