Children engaged in active outside play enjoy lower rates of developing Type 2 diabetes than those who remained sedentary and inside, according to research published in a 2010 edition of Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care.
Hiking offers physical activity that many children enjoy as they discover the wonders of nature around them. Trails can range from fairly flat and paved paths through green city parks to steep ascents on narrow, uneven dirt routes, so a route easily can be found that matches a child's physical abilities.
Learn about trail guidebooks available in the Hittin’ the Trail series.
