“Take a hike” might sound like a derogatory comment but put the right spin on it, and it really isn’t so bad, especially living in Missouri where we have over 1,000 miles of hiking trails to explore.
The great thing about hiking is that you don’t need training, previous experience or special equipment to do it.
You don’t even need to be in great shape to begin. And – bonus – it’s free!
In its most basic form, hiking is simply walking with purpose in the great outdoors. Let’s explore.
What distance is considered a hike? If you seek out Google, you’ll find that there is not a standard answer.
