July is Parks and Recreation Month
Do you have a favorite park or outdoor space?
Maybe one that’s helped get you through this past year?
Below are a few ideas (and useful websites) for your next outdoor adventure.
And if you’re interested in making new connections while giving back, there are a few volunteer ideas towards the end.
Visit a new park:
1. For general WI parks and outdoor info, you might want to bookmark this website:
https://www.travelwisconsin.com/ It’s got great search categories based on what you’re up for.
I know I tend to get stuck in going to the same places – I’m excited to use this site for inspiration to try something new.
2. Sauk City Riverfront Park is located in Sauk City on the west bank of the Wisconsin River. Close
to Madison, great views, and also has a splashpad for the kids.
Try a bike trail:
1. The Great Sauk State Trail This trail runs along the river for 10.5 miles and connects Prairie du
Sac and Sauk City.
2. https://www.travelwisconsin.com/things-to-do/outdoor-fun/biking-/multi-use-bike-trails From
the link posted above, here you can search trails using helpful filters (like finding pet-friendly
trails).
Volunteer for parks and rec: the perfect chance to meet people and hang out in parks and on trails, improving our collective outdoors spaces, getting exercise at the same time!
1. An inclusive playground that’s in the works for McKee Park in Fitchburg:
Donate here: https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/playgroundforall
Help manage fundraising or plant trees next year: (reply to this email and I’ll put you in touch
with Jake)
2. Ice Age Trail volunteer: https://www.iceagetrail.org/volunteer/chapters/dane-county/
From their website: The Ice Age National Scenic Trail is built, supported, and maintained by the Ice Age Trail Alliance (IATA) and hundreds of passionate volunteers. They donate thousands of hours of time every year to care for the Trail, lead hikes and field trips, and connect with communities near the Trail. In fact, without our volunteers, the Ice Age Trail would just be another line on a map.
I hope you’ve found some inspiration here to add some energy and fun into your getting outside habits.
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Stay healthy,
Dr. Laura