{"id":27651,"date":"2021-11-04T03:37:08","date_gmt":"2021-11-04T08:37:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/huntsvilleherald.com\/?p=27651"},"modified":"2021-11-04T03:43:48","modified_gmt":"2021-11-04T08:43:48","slug":"color-change-hike-at-alabama-state-parks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/huntsvilleherald.com\/color-change-hike-at-alabama-state-parks\/","title":{"rendered":"Color &#8211; Change Hike at Joe Wheeler State Park"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Autumn is alive and well!<\/p>\n<p>Temperatures are dropping as well as the colorful leaves; what a perfect time to hike in the beautiful forest.<\/p>\n<p>Join Park Naturalist <strong>Sam Woodroof<\/strong> on a 4-mile hike around their <strong>Awesome Trail<\/strong> and take in all the amazing colors!<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthyfamiliesbc.ca\/home\/blog\/health-benefits-hiking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">These are just a few benefits of hiking:<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lower stress levels, improved mood, and enhanced mental wellbeing<\/li>\n<li>A reduced risk for heart disease<\/li>\n<li>Lower blood pressure<\/li>\n<li>Lower cholesterol levels<\/li>\n<li>Improved control over healthy weight<\/li>\n<li>Lower body fat<\/li>\n<li>Improved bone density<\/li>\n<li>Improved osteoarthritis outcomes<\/li>\n<li>Increases in flexibility and coordination<\/li>\n<li>A better quality of life<\/li>\n<li>Enhanced relationships with friends and family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Well, now you don&#8217;t have any excuse not to join this beautiful hike!<\/p>\n<p>For any questions or concerns pertaining to this event, email: <strong>Samuel.Woodroof@dcnr.alabama.gov<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; 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