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THANKFUL continued from 22 inspirational to stand at any vista, Hohen Point in the state park is a favorite. At any time of day or season you can look over uninterrupted forestland. It can be breath-taking and makes a person glad these views will be saved for all generations. Something incredibly important to be thankful for.
And we can be thankful for another reason— it’ s good for us! A simple walk in the woods can be rejuvenating. Scientists have advanced theories why it is beneficial— from fresh air to lack of noise pollution. Some even promote an apparent immune-boosting effect of a fine mist of“ wood essential oils.”
A new study suggests a more powerful benefit: it’ s the way trees and birds and sunsets gently tug— but never grab— at our attention. Scientists claim the benefit lies in the distinction between two types of attention: voluntary, where we consciously focus on something, and involuntary, in which something grabs our attention. Voluntary attention is crucial in daily life for cognitive tasks like remembering random digits, but it is easily fatigued. Going for a walk in a wooded area gives voluntary attention a break. The mind has a chance to wander aimlessly, and yet it is still engaged. This recharges the brain, removes the clutter and noise of existence. We exert our voluntary attention to react or block them out, and this leaves us depleted and edgy.
Hiking trails open year’ round, with parking and trail signage, easy directions by checking websites, and all within a few minutes of Nashville, makes make me happy and thankful. I can watch for differences this winter along the trails that I didn’ t see during summer, walk bug-free, with no fear of the occasional timber rattler. As a gift idea for a friend, invite them along. I might even share part of my turkey sandwich.
For maps of area hiking trails and other hiking resources, plan to stop in the Brown County Convention and Visitors Bureau, 211 S. Van Buren St., Nashville.( 812) 988-7303 < browncounty. com >.
Other resources:-Sycamore Land Trust < sycamorelandtrust. org > 4898 E. Heritage Woods Rd., Bloomington, IN( 812) 336-5382-Brown County Hills Field Office of The Nature Conservancy, < nature. org > 3478 Clay Lick Rd., Nashville, IN( 812) 988-0246-Brown County State Park( 812) 988-6406, Yellowwood State Forest( 812) 988-7945, < dnr. IN. gov >-Hoosier Hikers Council < hoosierhikerscouncil. org >•
Nov./ Dec. 2019 • Our Brown County 25