Walking is the perfect low-impact exercise for developing and maintaining overall fitness.  The benefits of a consistent walking program go far beyond increasing your fitness level, walking is associated with a reduced risk of heart attack and type 2 diabetes, as well as increased energy and muscle tone, stress reduction and weight control.

Regular planned activity and healthy eating helps decrease the risk of obesity, heart disease, diabetes and other chronic diseases.   

Big Rapids offers many unique, public walking and hiking trails. Here are a few highlights that you can experience along these trails.

The Riverwalk, an award winning, multifunctional pathway gives access to fishing platforms, benches, bike racks and picnic areas on either side of the 250 foot wooden bridge that spans the Muskegon River.

The White Pine Trail is nearly 100 miles of Mother Nature at her finest.  Abundant wildlife life around every corner not to mention numerous trees, streams, wild flowers and breathtaking views.

The Ferris State University campus trail also gives you the opportunity to enjoy various art and sculptures along the way creating a “walking art museum.”

No matter what path you choose to follow you are certain to have a great time here in Big Rapids!

For more information please visit, www.walkbigrapids.org.