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Whether you're an avid walker or just getting started, check out the following sites to find out where your feet can take you.
Organizations
American Council on Exercise (ACE)
ACE's website provides clear, concise one-page fact sheets with information about safe and effective exercise.
America Walks
America Walks is a national coalition of local groups dedicated to promoting walkable communities and working to improve conditions for walking in their area. The site offers advice on how to start a pedestrian advocacy group in your own community.
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
Check out the March of Dimes WalkAmerica website to learn about this program, which takes place in 1,400 communities nationwide to raise money to prevent birth defects and help premature babies. Participants can walk as individuals or as part of a team. The site has information on locations of walks and how you can get involved.
WalkSport Online
WalkSport Online is the virtual version of America's premier mall-walking program. At the site, you can learn about the benefits of mall walking (no hot weather or traffic!), ask questions of WalkSport's guru and founder, catch up on the latest fitness walking news, or just browse the site and soak up the motivation.
Trails and Parks Organizations
Appalachian Mountain Club
Learn about the AMC's efforts to protect and maintain the trails you love. Find out about our trail work past and present, the challenges faced, and how our professional and volunteer trail crews keep trails in shape for the millions who use them. You can also get helpful information and resources on the Appalachian Trail and many other trails throughout the Northeast.
National Park Service (NPS)
You can use nps.gov's "Parks and Recreation" feature to get information about camping reservations and how to request brochures and maps.
Recreation.gov
This government site offers information on recreational opportunities on federal lands. You can find places to hike by searching by state or activity.
Walking Vacations
Specialty Travel Index
At specialtytravel.com, you can search for walking tours by destination or tour operator.
Cross Country International Walking Vacations
Cross Country International offers walking tours in the countryside -- a refreshing combination of active hiking and the relaxing beauty of nature. Its vacations take you through England, Ireland, France, Italy, Greece, Switzerland and Spain with local accommodation and delicious food. Visit the site to browse the choices or to request full-color brochures by mail.
Backroads
Go to Backroads.com to search through its many walking or hiking trips throughout the world. Trips are rated based on the level of difficulty and length of the walks so you can easily find one that suits your needs and desires.
The Walking Site
Created by an avid walker, this site is a resource for walkers of all fitness levels and is especially helpful for those just getting started with a walking program. It offers honest advice on how to use walking to get fit and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
New England Hiking Holidays
If you want an active, outdoor vacation, but don't want to sacrifice life's little luxuries, check out New England Hiking Holidays' site. Packages include guided hiking by day and beautiful country inns and fine dining by night.
Walking the World
The leader in walking adventures for people over 50, Walking the World offers more than 30 hiking trips to destinations all over the world. Check out its site for one that suits your schedule and your dreams.
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