“Few people know how to take a walk. The qualifications are endurance, plain clothes, old shoes, an eye for nature, good humor, vast curiosity, good speech, good silence and nothing too much.”
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Below is a draft list of guidelines for ensuring a safe and successful urban walk.
- Wear proper shoes
- Dress for the weather
- Protect yourself from the sun and insects
- Bring water and snacks
- Know where you are: carry a map, compass, GPS or smartphone
- Keep track of the time and distance travelled
- Walk with a partner
- Respect private property
- When in environmentally sensitive areas, stay on the marked trails
- Bring a communications device: mobile phone, walkie-talkie
- Bring a simple first-aid kit
- Bring tools to help collect information: notepad, camera, GPS
Anything else?
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