About this episode
The episode discusses the benefits and risks of hiking, questioning its appeal in light of recent local tragedies.
Do the risks far outweigh the benefits? We periodically see local news stories about a missing hiker in the woods or a local resident who got lost or worst-case scenario, died while hiking in the woods of NH, Maine, or MA. The last local story we saw was roughly a month ago of a West Roxbury man who was found dead 5 miles from his car up in Franconia Notch NH after seemingly getting lost hiking and unable to find his way back. With that being said, we ask, what’s so great about hiking? Some say it's the views that are worth it or immersing yourself in nature...can't you take in the views from a nice drive through the mountains on a main road? Or how about a walk through a local garden or park, isn't that immersing yourself in nature? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Host: Dan Rea
Topics covered
- hiking
- risks of hiking
- nature
- outdoor activities
- local news
Keywords
- hiking
- nature
- outdoor risks
- local news
- Franconia Notch
Mentioned in this episode
Places: New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Franconia Notch NH
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