HEALTH BENEFITS OF THE OUTDOORS: Going outdoors is not 
only fun, but it’s good for you too! We’ll tell you all about 
it on Passport to Texas.

This is passport to Texas

We have more than a million acres of parks and outdoor 
spaces in Texas, which means recreational opportunities 
abound, as do the health benefits of being active outside. 

It’s recommended adults get a full 30 minutes a day … 
and children a full hour. Benefits of regular activity 
include: better overall bodily health as well as improved 
mental health. 

Local and state parks offer something from everyone: 
from hike and bike trails, to swimming, rock climbing, 
paddling, and geocaching.

The opportunity for outdoor play is limited only by your 
imagination!

Being outside means breathing fresh air… and the 
varying terrain offers challenges to a workout you can’t 
get from a treadmill at home. 

Side stepping puddles, leaping up rocks, and traversing 
up and down hills exercise your balance and stability in 
addition to the cardiovascular system. 

The outdoor alternative is also more affordable than the 
gym, as many state parks offer low-cost admission. So go 
ahead and get out, because life’s better outside. 

Find a park or scenic trail near you at texasstateparks.org

That’s our show…Funding provided in part by Ram 
Trucks. Guts. Glory. Ram

For Texas Parks and Wildlife…I’m Cecilia Nasti.