While the 'winter blues' may make it harder to stay active during winter, the great thing is that in nearly every community across the country there is a park and recreation agency that serves as a neighborhood resource, offering opportunities for community engagement as well as a variety of indoor activities and outdoor adventures for all ages and abilities. The National Recreation and Park Association has some ideas on how to stay active this winter.
From Healthy People 2020 Stories from the Field, a series highlighting communities across the Nation that are addressing the Leading Health Indicators (LHIs).
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