TRAIL MOMENTS 21-DAY CHALLENGE: Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is providing 21 easy actions to keep people motivated and encourage outside activity.

Starting on Monday (Sept. 13) and running through Oct. 3, we’ll be sharing these ideas as well as daily inspiration with everyone on Instagram—plus incentivizing participation! Anyone who shares their daily trail time with us by tagging @railstotrails and using #TrailMoments on Instagram, will be entered for a chance to win a great prize.

People are encouraged to sign up for RTC’s #TrailMoments 21-Day Challenge at railstotrails.org/trailmoments to receive a calendar with simple daily actions individuals can take part in on a trail to help build healthy habits into their life.

Participants who share daily #TrailMoments and tag @railstotrails on Instagram are eligible for a chance to win a prize.

The challenge comes as September is National Self-Care Awareness Month, a time when people are specifically encouraged to prioritize their day-to-day mental and physical wellness. Trails make it possible for people of all ages and abilities to incorporate exercise into their routines by connecting them with safe places to walk and bike to get where they need to go. Increased physical activity on trails can generate tremendous health benefits, helping people build stronger hearts, maintain a healthy weight, lower their stress and anxiety, prevent dementia, boosting their immune systems and combat depression.

To sign up for the challenge, which starts on Sept. 13, visit: railstotrails.org/trailmoments. Individuals can sign up for the #TrailMoments 21-Day Challenge beginning Friday, Sept. 3.

To learn more about the mental and physical health benefits of trails, visit RTC’s TrailBlog.