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Wednesday, April 3, 2013
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Steven Solis Citrus College Clarion
Friendly words of advice from park rangers greet travelers hiking in Azusa Canyon.
ET OUT, GET ACTIVE.
anyon in Pasadena and further st are the Claremont Wilderness rails that are great hiking spots to joy. So if you’re finding yourself a bit erwhelmed by deadlines or other e stresses and you just need to get way, get up and GET OUT. Spending time outdoors is far tter than downtime with technoly that actually drains your brain. Over the years, many studies ve shown how time spent in natul environments benefit the human ody by increasing energy levels and erall health. The outdoors offers juvenation and fatigue reduction, creasing energy, alertness and senity. According to Chris Kresser, an upuncturist and practitioner of tegrative medicine, “Our rela-
tionship with nature is a vital component of our well being, and one often neglected due to the concerns of modern life.” This is not only relatable for college students but many other individuals in different walks of life. So if you feel your lifestyle has deprived you access to the outdoors, take a deep breath and do something about it. Around this page are a few places that aren’t too far, and are easy to fit into any schedule. If you are in the mood for a walk in beautiful gardens and have some spending cash, the Arboretum in Arcadia is a perfect place to slow down and enjoy your day. So take charge of your down time and invest in yourself by allowing nature’s natural remedies to ease and revive your life.
Alyssa Bujanda Citrus College Clarion
Javier Galaviz Citrus College Clarion
Chantry Flat Recreation Area of Sierra Madre.
Canyon Park begins from the Mal Packer Mesa behind the nature center in Monrovia. There’s a $5 entry fee and it takes about 10 minutes to reach this spot, which leads to the park’s medium waterfall.