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SNOWSHOEING FOR LOW-IMPACT FUN

Winter brings an abundance of activities that let you enjoy nature’s beauty covered in snow. Most people think of skiing or ice-skating during this time. However, there’s another activity that is easy to learn and less strenuous on the body. Snowshoeing gives you an opportunity to explore the frozen landscapes in a safer, low-impact way. You’ll also get great health and fitness benefits. Snowshoeing is as easy as walking. The snowshoes provide stability and secure-footing as you move over the snow. The poles also assist with balance. Choosing somewhat flat or lightly-sloped terrain and shorter trails helps make snowshoeing more leisurely. You can select longer and steeper trails if you want more of a strenuous workout. A short drive away from Autumn Cove, Craters of the Moon National Park features a 1-mile Snowshoe Loop Trail that’s perfect for novices. They even provide guided Snowshoe Walks on Saturdays in January and February. No experience is necessary to join, but you do ha