Hiking during the pandemic

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Slowly but surely many outside attractions are opening up to the public. These features and attractions include trails. Who wouldn’t want to go out for a hike after being cooped up for so long? Although the government has relaxed health restrictions and eased lockdowns, this doesn’t mean people can start acting as they wish. The COVID-19 virus is still an issue since there is no actual solution to it yet. Here’s how you can hike responsibly during this time as per Steve Sorensen.

First and foremost, many park administrations are still asking hikers to practice social distancing even while outdoors. If you’ve gone to the park with the people you’ve quarantined with, please stay in close proximity to them and respect other people’s boundaries. This means you should maintain a distance of 6 feet from people you see outside according to Steve Sorensen.

Second, keep some supplies with you. Please make sure you also wear a mask in order to protect other people as well as yourself when outdoors. Although some studies show there’s less chances of contracting COVID-19 outdoors than indoors, it’s always ideal to be careful. Take hand sanitizers with you as well and remember to dab your hands whenever you touch any object outdoors. This is just to stay safe as per Steve Sorensen.

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Parks are allowing picnics. Again, it’s important to practice social distancing. Be wary of using public facilities like restrooms or lodges to avoid acquiring or transmitting the virus. It’s always best to try and sanitizing your hands after touching something. When camping outside, remember to always pick up after yourself and never leave litter behind.

As much as possible, try to stay within the confines of your locale if you need to spend time outdoors. Traveling, even if rules are being relaxed, still pose a certain risk because you will be coming across public spaces and lodgings.

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