On Wednesday, July 11 take your pick between a fun historical hike or a competitive race. The Fayette County Healthy Lifestyles Wednesday Walks continue at Friendship Hill at 6:30 PM. Hike the grounds and learn about both nature and the life and times of Albert Gallatin. You could also travel to the other side of the county for some activity. Hopefully cooler temperatures will be great for walkers and runners alike to compete in the annual John Woodruff 5K in Connellsville. This event always has a great turn out and supports a scholarship fund.
On Saturday, grab a camera and head to Ohiopyle in search of birds. I have been on bird hikes and other bird watching events at the park before and they have been phenomenal! This week, head out for a morning expedition in search of osprey at 8:30 AM. You will meet at the Train Station Visitors Center and then carpool to Cranberry Lake where you will load up in Game Commission Canoes and explore the lake in search of these birds. This expedition sounds amazing! Unlike most events at the park, this one requires preregistration, you can call 724-329-0986 or email bawallace@pa.gov to register. If you are more of a night owl, join the park naturalists for a search of other night owls for expedition owl at 8:45 PM.
On Sunday July 15, you can learn a new skill at the park. Ohiopyle park naturalists will help you to hone your skills using GPS to explore nature. Meet at the Kentuck Amphitheater at 1:00 to learn the GPS skills and practice them on the Sproul Trails. Once you perfect them, you might want to try geocaching. These high tech treasure hunts are perfect for families and there are hundreds to find. Check out the geocaching.com website for more info. I will post a separate blog about it later.
It doesn't stop with Physical Activity Options either, to help you eat more of those great local fruits and veggies, make sure to stop at the farmers' markets that are now in full swing. In Brownsville, you can visit the Farmer's Market from 4-7 on Wednesday evenings in the Market Square parking lot. Thursday evening, enjoy the entertainment of the Storey Square series and visit the farmer's market from 4-7 PM in Uniontown. If your week days are too busy, start the weekend by stopping at the Masontown Farmer's market from 4-7 on Friday to stock up on produce for all of your weekend entertaining. You can even have some fun in German-Masontown Park while you are there. On Saturday you can visit the Farmers' and Artists' market in Connellsville at Yough Park in the morning from 8-12 before or after you've taken a ride on the Great Allegheny Passage (Yough River Trail.). If you have spent your day out on the trails or the river on Saturday you can finish up the week with a stop at the Ohiopyle market on Saturday from 2-6 PM.
No matter what you choose, remember there are lots of options to help you reach your health goals. Just open your eyes and look around to find new ways to keep you healthy in your hometown!
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