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Getting out and about in the winter​: Parks & Trails

3/20/2019

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Just because the seasons have turned, doesn't mean we have to stay cooped up inside all winter. Instead, get out and enjoy some fresh crisp air at one of Knox County's many parks and trails. Here are some tips about dressing for bring out and about in the cold:
- Do NOT wear cotton clothing: cotton will absorb sweat and hold the chill in the air on you body
- DO wear clothing that is sweat-wicking and will help transfer sweat off of your skin to avoid hypothermia
- Wear layers: even though it is cold out, you may get warm; have thin layers and an outer waterproof insulating layer as to not shock your body temp when taking them off
- Tight base layer: this will help lock in your body heat before heading out in the cold
- Consider your terrain: is the sidewalk you will take clear or is it a path that is especially uneven when it snows? If the path is clear and dry, stick to your regular tennis shoes with a pair of insulating socks. If your path is wet or uneven, wear shoes with a ticker rubber soul and waterproof material (like hiking boots or short winter boots with good arch support).
- Hat: this is debatably the most important, yet most often forgotten, article of clothing to remember when going out into the cold --- especially for any extended period of time

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Contact
    • Creating Healthy Communities
  • Active Living
    • Biking in Knox
    • Fredericktown Walk Bike Roll Plan
    • Knox County Active Transportation Plan
    • Knox Workplace Walking Challenges >
      • FALL 2022
      • SPRING 2022
      • FALL 2021
  • Healthy Eating
    • National Nutrition Month - March 2022
    • Knox Food Access Map >
      • Food Pantry Information
      • Hot Meal Information
    • Community Gardens Information
  • Resources
    • Parenting Resources
  • Projects & News
  • Events Calendar
  • Photo Gallery
    • Brown Bag Chat at the Mount Vernon Public Library
    • Walk a Mile In My Shoes Challenge 2019
    • 2019 Crunch Out Celebration
    • Crunch Out Program - Fall 20`8
    • Memorial Park Inclusive Playground
    • Public Health Week 2018
    • Mount Vernon Farmer's Markets 2017
    • First Fridays 2017
    • 5210 and Crunch Out at Dan Emmett Elementary School Open House
    • Walk or Bike to School Day - Centerburg
    • Earth Day 2017
    • Crunch Out Awards 2016
    • United Way's "Crunch Out" 2016
    • The Learning Center Playground Installation 2016
    • Fall Fest
    • Kenyon Earth Day Challenge 2016
  • Search