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Outdoors for Everyone Week
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August 8 through August 14
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Everybody Outside!
August 7, 2014
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"Accessibility" is truly a watchword for PPFF. We believe one of our key roles is to "Make Sure There's a Place and an Experience for Everyone in Pennsylvania's State Parks and Forests."
We really do believe that means EVERYONE. Age doesn't matter, experience (or lack thereof) doesn't matter, physical or emotional limitation doesn't matter. You will find something in the outdoors that moves you, if you just let it.
 A fascinating study conducted by Kings College London was published in April 2011 encouraging more LINE (learning in the natural environment) and demonstrating that for both students AND teachers taking the educational experience outdoors built confidence and fostered a love for learning that isn't always present when the classroom is concrete walls and fluorescent lighting.
We're never too old or "frail" to be out there. Grandma Gatewood hiked the Appalachian Trail at 67 (in 1955) and Road Scholar (once known as Elderhostel) offers world-wide learning and adventure opportunities.
So this week if you've a neighbor, friend or family member who may be a little leery of bugs, critters or the "big scary world," this is your chance to show them - ever so gently - that the Outdoors is for Everyone!
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PPFF On the Move
The final PPFF-sponsored Music at the Gap concert at Cowans Gap State Park is this Saturday night so come on out and visit with Jen (and her crew). Due to a family thing, the original band had to drop out. But the show must go on and Twin Hill Express will bring their brand of bluegrass to the park in their place.
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Please Sir...
"Can I have s'mores?" Yes, if you can wait until Sunday. S'mores Day is August 10. Hot on its heels on Monday is Son and Daughter Day. So, if you time it just right you can combine the two celebrations into a little Midnight Madness!
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Health Watch
You're probably tired of hearing it. "Hydration, hydration, hydration." How much of it is nothing more than an advertisement for bottled water from a soda pop company and how much of it really does speak to your good health?
 As it turns out, there just may be something to it. Keeping yourself hydrated is beneficial for your skin, your weight, your kidneys, your energy level and your tired muscles - including that big important muscle, your heart.
How much water? That depends on the climate, your activity level, and your weight. Here's a handy guide to calculating what you need and a look at what happens if you don't GET what you need.
Remember. If you're thirsty, you're already dehydrated. Hmmm. I'm heading for the kitchen for a glass of (tap) water!
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