Category: Healthy Parks Healthy People
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First Day Hike destinations
New Year’s Day is coming up fast — have you picked out a park for your First Day Hike on January 1, 2023? This 10-park list rounds up some hot spots for your first foray into 2023:
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How to dress for your winter adventure
When it comes to an outdoor excursion during the winter months, clothing can make or break your experience. If you’re cold or wet it’s going to be much more difficult for you to enjoy your time in the outdoors. Making sure you’re properly outfitted for whatever weather comes your way is crucial. Here’s how to…
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Win big on your #FirstDayHike, courtesy of SAIL
Ontario Parks is giving away a $250 SAIL gift card for one lucky First Day Hike participant!
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The great outdoors are… great!
Today’s blog comes from Sarah Higginson, a market development specialist with Ontario Parks. August is over and so is the Healthy Parks Healthy People 30×30 Challenge. This was my first year taking on the challenge (not counting the year I did it for two days then got distracted) and it was a magical month-long adventure…
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Take your run to the trails
Ready to ditch the treadmill or pavement for somewhere a little more scenic? Trail running opens a whole new world for you beyond paved surfaces. And as with road running, it’s a healthy, simple activity with few gear requirements. We’ve partnered with our friends at Merrell to share the health benefits of trail running, as…
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Nature is calling – are you listening?
When’s the last time you really appreciated your surroundings? This summer has flown by. It’s been difficult to make time to get outside and experience the rejuvenating effects of nature. Luckily, Healthy Parks Healthy People’s 30×30 Challenge happens every August! It’s a month-long opportunity for you to get outside into nature for 30 minutes for 30…
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Five outdoor activities to improve your health
Who needs a gym membership when you have the outdoors? Outdoor exercise has a stronger effect on blood pressure and mood than indoor exercise. Stress is relieved within minutes of exposure to nature as measured by muscle tension, blood pressure, and brain activity. To put it simply, time spent outside is good for you! Let’s…
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Healthy Parks Healthy People Day 2021
Spending time in nature is good for our mind and body. We sleep better and think more clearly. Stress and anxiety slip away. Research shows being outside can lower blood pressure, strengthen our immune system, and helps us relax. With over 330 provincial parks, there is much to do and see in Ontario Parks. To…
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How to connect with nature in your everyday life
Many of us now live in fast-paced urban landscapes or busy suburban neighborhoods, spending most of our time in front of our computers, tvs, and phones. While it’s easy to be disconnected from nature, studies show that staying connected to nature is critical for both our health and happiness. From fighting depression to stress, and…