Hiking

outdoors · adventure · exercise · nature

Walking for pleasure. The idea of hiking just for fun started in Europe during the 1700s, making it a relatively modern activity. Before that, people mostly took long walks for religious pilgrimages or journeys they had to make.

Different names worldwide. In Canada and the USA, people say "hiking," but in the UK and Ireland, they often use "walking" instead. Australia calls it "bushwalking" and New Zealand calls it "tramping," which shows how hiking is loved all around the globe!

Trails and footpaths. Hikers follow special paths and trails in the countryside or mountains, rather than walking on regular roads or streets. These trails help you explore nature safely while protecting the landscape from damage.

Popular everywhere. Hiking is so popular that there are hiking organizations in countries all over the world, with thousands of people joining clubs and groups to hike together and share their love of the outdoors.