Me thinks that the moment my legs begin to move, my thoughts begin to flow.  ~Henry David Thoreau

Urban exploration is a walking, bicycling, and active form of engaging with the local community. It offers numerous phycial and mental health benefits. For example, a typical urban adventure . . .

• Promotes a healthy lifestyle
• Reduces physical inactivity which is linked to chronic health conditions
• Has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety
• Reduces social and physical isolation which is associated with the occurrence of depressive symptoms.
• Stimulates the release of endorphins which increase the body's threshold for pain and affects mood
• Assists in the prevention of osteoporosis due to its weight bearing activity
• Fosters better cardiovascular health
• Increases awareness of the local environment and stimulates connection
• Improves team building skills and fosters therapeutic alliance
• Allows for an emotional cleansing from the artificiality of the world
• Offers opportunities to connect socially with others