The newspapers and television are filled with stories about the stock market, the deficit, inflation, and taxes. These days it's tough to own a home and support your family without being worried about your financial future. Goods and services are at an all time high and makes it very difficult to keep up with a hobby you love.
Trekking is a great hobby that is extremely rewarding and also very cost effective. Sure there is money to be spent. We all need the best pair of shoes, the best wicking outerwear, the best pack, etc...but in the end the only piece of gear you really need is the great outdoors.
The good news is it's basically free. Sure lots of parks now charge you for entrance, but that money goes to help park infrastructure. I'll gladly pay the $7 fee, or buy the Westchester parks pass for $50 as I know (or at least hope) that money is being put back into the park.
It's easy to get frustrated going to a baseball game (see last post), heading to the mall, or even seeing a movie and dreading the amount of money that you are going to spend. A great alternative is to put on a pair of sneakers and get out to your local park for a walk, hike, or picnic....the possibilities are endless. Endless and cheap! The money you will save can be huge. Having that extra money will take some of the financial stress off your life. Less stress helps everyone, and getting outside to enjoy the fresh air doesn't hurt either.
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