Date:April 24, 2016
Time:10 am –11am
Length: 1 mile
Difficulty Level: Easy, Level Terrain
Take a step towards getting healthy in your National Park by joininga ranger-led walk at the Mound City Group Earthwork. The walk will take visitors along the shaded nature trail that winds around the perimeter of the earthwork and along a stretch of the Scioto River before entering the earthwork interior. Walkers will learn about Ohio's prehistoric past, while walking their way towards a healthier lifestyle.
"We know that an average of 22 minutes a day of physical activity –such as brisk walking in a National Park –can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes," said U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy. "The key is to get started because even a small first effort can make a big difference in improving the personal health of an individual and the public health of the nation.
The program begins at 10:00 am.Meet at the Mound City Group Visitor Center located at the 16062 State Route 104, Chillicothe, 45601. All fitness levels welcome.
This walk is the first of a series of programs that will be offered at Hopewell Culture National Historical Park this year to celebrate the National Park Service Centennial. To learn more about park programs, visit www.nps.gov/hocu or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, &Twitter.
