| | | ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ |  |  | | There's nothing like fresh air when it's time to take a breather. Give your mental health a boost by getting out on the trail. | | | | | How nature supports your mental health | | | | | Spending just 20 to 30 minutes outside reduces the stress hormone cortisol. | | | | | | | | | Exposure to natural light can improve mood and reduce depression symptoms. | | | | | | | | | Interacting with nature can improve attention and memory by up to 20%. | | | | | | | | | Being physically active can reduce the risk of mental health disorders. | | | | | | | | | Bring a friend. Group nature walks can significantly reduce depression and stress. | | | | | |  | | Ready to head outside?
Here are top local trails for you to explore | |  | | | Yorktown Battlefield Historic Encampment Tour | | Colonial National Historical Park • Length: 10.8 mi | | |  | | | | |  | | | A and C Trails | | Freedom Park • Length: 8.2 mi | | | | | | | |  | | | Mattaponi Trail to Fossil Beach | | York River State Park • Length: 2.5 mi | | | | | | | | |  | | Sources: Frontiers in Psychology, Hunter et al. (2019), Journal of Affective Disorders,Watkins-Martin et al. (2022), Psychological Science, Berman et al. (2008), American Psychological Society survey (2008), and International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Marselle et al. (2013). | | Image credits: @hikewithjen | | | | | | | | |
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