Families encouraged to get out and explore the outdoors, with COVID-19 precautions
With the stress and pressures of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, one teacher and author is encouraging families to get out and enjoy the outdoors.
Jeff Alt is the author of ‘Get Your Kids Hiking’ and the young adult national park time travel series, ‘The Adventures of Bubba Jones.’
Alt says, “Due to the pandemic, students, parents, and teachers are having to study and work remotely indoors this fall and maybe into the winter. But excessive screen time is being associated with increased childhood obesity, mental health issues, and even social skill problems.”
Researchers agree that the risk of COVID-19 transmission is lower with outdoor recreation activities.
This all points to the importance and the advantages of walking, hiking, and camping, “as a great way to stay healthy physically and mentally.”
To stay safe from COVID-19 exposure while camping and hiking, Alt reminds families to stay local, be prepared, keep your distance, and be extra cautious in public washrooms.
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