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Health & Fitness

Take a hike!

With the cold starting its first visits this months, your adorable bundles of joy will probably want to stay inside and may - just may- be tempted to spend even more time than usual on their electronic  pseudo-life.

While I usually would advise y'all to spend such time on reading and Math, I have an alternative this time around: take a hike on one of the totally free and not very far Tolland open path.

At the risk of making a silly joke, I would say that these are "off the beaten path". I have lived here for over 10 years, and was not even aware that they were there!

Chose the path that is right for your family, not too long, and not too short, and go enjoy!

And, of course, when you are back, you can cozy up and do some reading, or Math! ah ah ah.

How to chose? Check the Tolland Website: http://www.tolland.org/government/boards-commissions/conservation-commission/open-space-conservation-areas/

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