{"id":379,"date":"2014-10-19T19:32:32","date_gmt":"2014-10-19T19:32:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.trainfit.com\/blog\/?p=379"},"modified":"2014-10-19T19:32:32","modified_gmt":"2014-10-19T19:32:32","slug":"take-it-outside","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trainfit.com\/blog\/take-it-outside\/","title":{"rendered":"Take it Outside!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Here in Houston we\u2019ve been enjoying some beautiful weather lately! When it\u2019s nice outside, I enjoy nothing more than getting out in nature to get some exercise and unwind from the craziness of the workweek. Lately, I\u2019ve been venturing out to try out new locations for my walks with my trusty dog, Sydney, and I wanted to share some of these \u201chidden gems\u201d with you!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Brazos Bend State Park:<\/strong> This park is amazing!! Talk about stepping out into nature. Once you\u2019re there, it feels like you are hours away from any city. Here, you can check out wildlife in it\u2019s natural habitat and enjoy some peace and quiet. There are gators wandering about, so keep an eye out! (don\u2019t worry, they won\u2019t bite unless you give them a reason to!)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong> http:\/\/www.tpwd.state.tx.us\/state-parks\/brazos-bend<\/p>\n<p><strong>Armand Bayou Nature Center:<\/strong> I haven\u2019t been to this one yet, but it\u2019s on my list! This is a great place to watch flowers bloom and go on guided hikes. The website lists all types of activities that go on here, so check it out!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong> http:\/\/www.abnc.org\/<\/p>\n<p><strong>Memorial Park:<\/strong> If you don\u2019t want to drive too far for a hike, Memorial Park is a great place to go!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong> www.terryhersheypark.org<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mercer Arboretum:<\/strong> Another place I haven\u2019t been to yet, but I\u2019ll definitely have to check it out this Fall! This arboretum is only 22 miles north of downtown Houston near IAH. Complete with picnic areas, gardens, walking trails, bogs and playgrounds, Mercer Arboretum sounds like the perfect place to go for a fun-filled day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong> www.hcp4.net\/mercer<\/p>\n<p>If none of these locations catch your eye, check out the Texas Parks &amp; Wildlife website for some more great options! http:\/\/www.tpwd.state.tx.us\/state-parks\/parks\/things-to-do\/hiking-in-state-parks<\/p>\n<p>Happy Trails, Houston!<\/p>\n<p>Kinsey<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here in Houston we\u2019ve been enjoying some beautiful weather lately! When it\u2019s nice outside, I enjoy nothing more than getting out in nature to get some exercise and unwind from the craziness of the workweek. 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