Thursday, September 3, 2026

Travel Tidbits - Best Airport-to-Beach Accessibility

The plane may have landed, but at some beach destinations the vacation is still hours away. Across 100 well-known coastal getaways, the final airport-to-beach trip ranges from a four-minute drive to nearly three hours on the road.

That contrast is especially sharp in the U.S. Key West ranks third worldwide, while the Hamptons, Rehoboth Beach and the Outer Banks occupy three of the four lowest positions among drivable destinations.

To show how much travel remains after the flight, Mozio, a global ground transportation booking platform, analyzed 100 well-known beach destinations across the U.S., Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. The study measured Google driving time and distance from each destination’s primary commercial gateway to a representative beach point. The 97 drivable destinations received a combined accessibility score weighted 60% toward travel time and 40% toward distance, while three destinations requiring an additional boat or plane journey were placed in a separate category. The ranking measures the ground transfer only and does not factor in flight availability.

Key Takeaways:

  • Cozumel ranks No. 1 overall at 1.2 miles and five minutes from the airport, followed by Sharm El Sheikh at No. 2 and Key West at No. 3. Sharm El Sheikh has the fastest drive at four minutes, but Cozumel wins the combined time-and-distance ranking.

  • Seven destinations in the 50 states make the global top 30: Key West at No. 3, San Diego at No. 10, Myrtle Beach at No. 13, Daytona Beach at No. 15, Fort Lauderdale at No. 21, Coronado at No. 24 and Waikiki at No. 30. Including Charlotte Amalie in the U.S. Virgin Islands and San Juan in Puerto Rico raises the total to nine.

  • Four destinations in U.S. states place among the global top 15: Key West, San Diego, Myrtle Beach and Daytona Beach.

  • Key West is the highest-ranked U.S. destination and one of only six places worldwide where travelers can reach the beach in eight minutes or less. Its 1.8-mile transfer is also the second-shortest drive in the study.

  • American destinations occupy three of the bottom four drivable positions. The Hamptons ranks No. 94, Rehoboth Beach No. 95 and the Outer Banks No. 96, with only Manuel Antonio in Costa Rica ranking lower.

  • The gap between the highest and lowest U.S. destinations is 134 minutes and 118.2 miles. Reaching the Outer Banks takes more than 23 times as long and covers nearly 67 times the distance of the Key West transfer.

  • Of the 35 destinations analyzed across 14 U.S. states, 17 can be reached within 30 minutes and 30 are one hour or less from their gateway airport. Only Gulf Shores, Cape Cod, the Hamptons, Rehoboth Beach and the Outer Banks take longer than an hour.

  • Florida has more destinations in the study than any other state, with 11, followed by California with six. South Carolina and Hawaii have three each. Florida places three destinations in the global top 25, while California places two.

  • Across all 97 drivable destinations, 55, or 56.7%, are 30 minutes or less from the airport. Eighty-three, or 85.6%, are reachable within an hour, while 14 require more than 60 minutes.

  • Sharm El Sheikh has the fastest airport transfer at four minutes, while Manuel Antonio has the longest at 169 minutes. That creates a 165-minute difference, with the longest transfer taking more than 42 times as long as the shortest.

  • The top 10 destinations average just 7.9 minutes and 2.4 miles from the airport. The bottom 10 drivable destinations average 112 minutes and 72.4 miles, making the average bottom-10 journey 14 times longer and 30 times farther.

  • Distance and travel time do not always move together. The Outer Banks is the farthest destination from its gateway airport at 120 miles, but Manuel Antonio takes the longest to reach, with its 97.6-mile route requiring two hours and 49 minutes.

  • Three destinations sit in a separate non-drivable category. Malé requires a 10-minute speedboat transfer, Bora Bora an 18-minute boat journey, and Boracay a 30-minute boat or plane leg beyond the initial flight.

  • The 10 most accessible drivable destinations are Cozumel, Mexico (No. 1); Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt (No. 2); Key West, U.S. (No. 3); George Town, Cayman Islands (No. 4); Mallorca, Spain (No. 5); Corfu, Greece (No. 6); Montego Bay, Jamaica (No. 7); Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands (No. 8); Mykonos, Greece (No. 9); and San Diego, U.S. (No. 10).

  • The 10 least accessible drivable destinations are Gros Islet, St. Lucia (No. 88); Zanzibar, Tanzania (No. 89); Goa, India (No. 90); Negril, Jamaica (No. 91); Cape Cod, U.S. (No. 92); Saint-Tropez, France (No. 93); the Hamptons, U.S. (No. 94); Rehoboth Beach, U.S. (No. 95); the Outer Banks, U.S. (No. 96); and Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica (No. 97).

You can view the full study here: https://www.mozio.com/blog/airport-to-sand-beach-accessibility

Book Nook - Being in the Age of AI: A Guide to Personal Well-Being in the Era of Artificial Intelligence

As students head back to school, AI has quickly become part of the learning experience—but many parents and educators are still grappling with the same question: How do we embrace AI without sacrificing curiosity, critical thinking, and well-being? 

While much of the conversation around AI in schools has focused on cheating and screen time, Poonacha Machaiah, entrepreneur, AI thought leader, and author believes we're missing the bigger opportunity. Used intentionally, AI can personalize learning, improve accessibility, and give students and teachers more time to focus on creativity, problem-solving, and meaningful human interaction. The challenge isn't whether children should use AI—it's helping them learn when to rely on it and when to rely on themselves.

 

Drawing on years of work at the intersection of technology, neuroscience, and human well-being, Poonacha's perspective moves beyond AI hype or fear, showing families how to use these tools while preserving human skills that matter most in his book Being in the Age of AI: A Guide to Personal Well-Being in the Era of Artificial Intelligence.

 

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR​ 

POONACHA MACHAIAH is the Co-Founder and CEO of​ Cyberhuman.ai, a pioneering agentic AI strategic consulting firm. He has​ launched initiatives such as AiJiv.Ai - a pioneering creator of an agentic​ knowledge platform. He is also the founder of Peak Living, a health &​ wellness initiative.​

Previously, Poonacha served as the CEO of The Chopra Foundation, where​ he led global initiatives to advance mental health, societal well-being, and​ environmental sustainability. He is the founding member of the Global​ Mental Health Task Force, focused on UN SDGs. Poonacha’s leadership​ has driven powerful initiatives such as NeverAlone, which addresses mental​ health and suicide prevention.

His career spans key roles as a technology leader at Nortel, Iridium, Mo​torola, and Sasken, where he contributed to pioneering innovations.

Contest: Gibbes Museum of Art - Society 1858 Prize for Contemporary Southern Art

 

The Gibbes Museum of Art, a beacon for the arts in the American South since its establishment in 1858, has announced the extension of the submission deadline for the Society 1858 Prize for Contemporary Southern Artthe new deadline is Sept. 14 for the $10,000 artist prize competition.

 

Entries are only accepted through this slideroom link: https://gibbesmuseum.slideroom.com/#/login/program/89085

 

Artists can enter if they currently live anywhere in the U.S. and are originally from one of these 14 Southern states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.

In addition to the monetary award, one artwork by the winning artist will be exhibited in the museum for an entire year. 

The Gibbes will also invite the winner to Charleston in February, 2027 for the official unveiling of their artwork. This invitation is part of a three-day celebration honoring the artist ‒ including the annual Society 1858 Winter Party, and the Amy P. Coy Forum, where the artist will be invited to speak at the Gibbes Museum about their work.

Read frequently asked questions about this artist competition at https://www.gibbesmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/1858-Prize_2026_FAQ_v4.pdf.

Book Nook - Curious Fox Books

Curious Fox Books’ mission is to spark a sense of wonder in young minds and inspire a lifelong love of learning through engaging non-fiction. Focused on children, Curious Fox offers educational journeys into fascinating topics spanning history, pop culture, biography, science and nature, technology, and more. Each title is crafted with care to be high-quality, visually stunning, and irresistibly engaging. Curious Fox Books invites young readers on a journey of discovery and imagination.

From a dynamic 12-book series of lift-the-flap titles with 70-200 instructional flaps to an illustrated biography of William Shakespeare for the 7+ crowd and an included UV “magic torch” to illuminate the mysteries of the ocean, there’s something for every kid’s hyperfixation and every educator’s upcoming unit.

Instagram: @FoxChapelPublishing

Book Nook - The Download

 Artificial intelligence can now write our emails, draft our essays, and generate ideas on demand. But what if the most valuable intelligence of our time isn’t artificial at all? That’s the premise of The Download: Train Your Brain. Unlock Your Genius. Create Miracles. (October 6, 2026 | Empress Editions), the new book from Sara Connell, a neuroscience-based transformational coach, five-time bestselling author, and founder of Thought Leader Academy.

In The Download, Connell makes a myth-busting claim: genius is not reserved for a select few, it is trainable. She calls these moments of original insight “Downloads”: when an idea, solution, or breakthrough arrives from beyond ordinary thought. Drawing on peer-reviewed neuroscience—including the brain’s beta, alpha, theta, and gamma states and Stanford research showing that walking boosts creative output by an average of 60 percent—she gives readers a simple, repeatable method for accessing their most creative thinking. At its heart is the “Download Walk”: a free, ten-minute daily practice combining movement, intention, and quiet that almost anyone can do—executives between meetings, parents with their kids, even seated in a chair.

“While the world races to develop artificial intelligence, I want us to be just as invested in developing Human Intelligence. In essence, our creativity, our intuition, our capacity for original thought,” said Connell. “Your best ideas won’t come from working harder or prompting better. They come when you create the conditions to receive them. That’s a skill anyone can train, in minutes a day, for free.”

The book arrives at a moment of extraordinary cognitive demand. The average adult makes an estimated 35,000 decisions a day, spends more than six hours online, and is handing an ever-growing share of thinking to AI—fueling what Connell calls an “epidemic of sameness.” The Download is her research-backed answer: a way out of overwhelm and derivative thinking, and back to clarity, creativity, and original ideas.

Readers will come away knowing how to:

  • Shift the brain out of overload and into its most creative states
  • Practice the ten-minute Download Walk and make every walk count
  • Capture breakthrough insights before they disappear, using the Download Diary
  • Beat decision fatigue and brain fog with simple, science-based resets
  • Know when to use AI—and when to use their own brain first

 

This is not an anti-AI book. It’s a pro-human one. And Connell knows the power of a Download firsthand: after years of infertility, failed IVF, and the heartbreaking loss of twin boys at birth, the idea that changed everything arrived during a walk—her own mother, then in her early sixties, offered to carry her child, and did. That extraordinary story, featured on Oprah and in national media, became the foundation for Connell’s two decades of work helping people access the ideas that transform their lives.

For more information, please visit saraconnell.com


Hi Rebekah​,

After years of infertility, Sara Connell delivered twin sons too early to survive. What happened next made national news: on an ordinary walk, the answer came to her — and her own mother, then in her sixties, offered to carry Sara's child, and did. Oprah interviewed them for the story.

That walk changed more than her family. Sara spent the next two decades studying why breakthrough ideas so often arrive when we step away from our desks — Stanford research shows walking boosts creative output by 60% — and built a coaching practice around it. Her new book, The Download, distills it into a ten-minute daily practice.

In an interview, she can discuss:

  • The full story behind the Oprah episode and an update on her 15-year-old son. Plus, the moment the idea arrived.
  • What's actually happening in the brain when a "download" hits, and why walking triggers it.
  • How to properly structure a ten-minute “download” walk so it produces ideas instead of rumination.

Would you be interested in speaking with Sara or receiving an advance copy?

Please see our full press release below.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

New Book “The Download” Reveals How to Train Your Brain for Breakthrough Ideas in the Age of AI

Bestselling Author Sara Connell Offers a Free, Science-Backed Daily Practice for Beating Cognitive Overload and Unlocking Original Thinking

Chicago, IL — Artificial intelligence can now write our emails, draft our essays, and generate ideas on demand. But what if the most valuable intelligence of our time isn’t artificial at all? That’s the premise of The Download: Train Your Brain. Unlock Your Genius. Create Miracles. (October 6, 2026 | Empress Editions), the new book from Sara Connell, a neuroscience-based transformational coach, five-time bestselling author, and founder of Thought Leader Academy.

In The Download, Connell makes a myth-busting claim: genius is not reserved for a select few, it is trainable. She calls these moments of original insight “Downloads”: when an idea, solution, or breakthrough arrives from beyond ordinary thought. Drawing on peer-reviewed neuroscience—including the brain’s beta, alpha, theta, and gamma states and Stanford research showing that walking boosts creative output by an average of 60 percent—she gives readers a simple, repeatable method for accessing their most creative thinking. At its heart is the “Download Walk”: a free, ten-minute daily practice combining movement, intention, and quiet that almost anyone can do—executives between meetings, parents with their kids, even seated in a chair.

“While the world races to develop artificial intelligence, I want us to be just as invested in developing Human Intelligence. In essence, our creativity, our intuition, our capacity for original thought,” said Connell. “Your best ideas won’t come from working harder or prompting better. They come when you create the conditions to receive them. That’s a skill anyone can train, in minutes a day, for free.”

The book arrives at a moment of extraordinary cognitive demand. The average adult makes an estimated 35,000 decisions a day, spends more than six hours online, and is handing an ever-growing share of thinking to AI—fueling what Connell calls an “epidemic of sameness.” The Download is her research-backed answer: a way out of overwhelm and derivative thinking, and back to clarity, creativity, and original ideas.

Readers will come away knowing how to:

  • Shift the brain out of overload and into its most creative states
  • Practice the ten-minute Download Walk and make every walk count
  • Capture breakthrough insights before they disappear, using the Download Diary
  • Beat decision fatigue and brain fog with simple, science-based resets
  • Know when to use AI—and when to use their own brain first

 

This is not an anti-AI book. It’s a pro-human one. And Connell knows the power of a Download firsthand: after years of infertility, failed IVF, and the heartbreaking loss of twin boys at birth, the idea that changed everything arrived during a walk—her own mother, then in her early sixties, offered to carry her child, and did. That extraordinary story, featured on Oprah and in national media, became the foundation for Connell’s two decades of work helping people access the ideas that transform their lives.

For more information, please visit saraconnell.com

About the Author

Sara Connell is a neuroscience-based transformational coach, five-time bestselling author, and the founder of Thought Leader Academy, where she has helped hundreds of coaches, experts, and entrepreneurs scale their impact and income—coaching more than 500 bestselling authors and booking over 1,000 talks and podcasts.

She has presented at Fortune 500 companies and top organizations including Estée Lauder, Johnson & Johnson, General Electric, Northwestern University, and Unilever, and has been featured on Oprah, TODAY, Good Morning America, CBS, FOX, The New York Times, Forbes, and TEDx. A current Forbes columnist, she will deliver a TEDx talk on the book’s subject in November 2026. Sara lives in Chicago with her husband, son, and dog, Maverick.

 

You can find Sara at:

saraconnell.com

saraconnellthedownload.substack.com

instagram.com/saraconnell

linkedin.com/in/saraconnellauthor

youtube.com/user/saracconnellauthor

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Mealtime Magic - Back-to-School Meals with Celebrity Chef Jamie Gwen

As the busy fall season gets underway, celebrity Chef Jamie Gwen is serving up fresh inspiration to help families conquer mealtime with ease. From back-to-school snacks and lunchbox favorites to wholesome weeknight dinners, Chef Jamie will share simple strategies and seasonal recipe ideas that make feeding the family both delicious and stress-free. Chef Jamie will highlight creative ways to embrace the flavors of fall with easy entertaining tips and everyday meal solutions.



 

BIO: Chef Jamie Gwen is a former MasterChef judge, a Culinary Institute of America and a Le Cordon Bleu Graduate, a Celebrity Chef & Lifestyle Expert, a Nationally Syndicated Radio Host, a Certified Sommelier, and a 7-time Cookbook Author. She brings the best to radio with her weekly syndicated radio show, heard every weekend on 75 radio stations across the country and in Southern California on Talk Radio 790 KABC. Jamie can be seen every week on L.A.’s #1 morning show on KTLA, on the Home Shopping Network and on national news shows sharing her passion for food.

 

 

Sponsor: DailyLounge.com

Travel Tidbits - Malta

Citrus has curated a culinary itinerary of Malta that sounds like a dream and here's a taste of what's inside:

  • Chauffeur meet & greet at the aircraft — they never even see the terminal queue
  • Sunset sailing charter from Ta' Xbiex with a three-course dinner on deck
  • Private cooking class with Pippa Mattei — celebrated cookbook author, 35 years of Maltese culinary mastery, in her own home, with wine she made herself
  • Half-day eco food tour through rural Malta — private olive groves, real farmers, a lunch that no restaurant could replicate
  • Wine tasting at a family estate beneath the walls of Mdina — underground cellars, vineyard views, Maltese nibbles
  • Night tour of Mdina by vintage car — the Silent City after dark, with a storytelling guide and streets that feel medieval because they are
  • Dinner at De Mondion + Noni— 2 extraordinary Michelin-starred eateries
  • Pastizzi-making workshop with Ġulinu — a lifetime master of Malta's most beloved street food, in his own traditional home
  • Three Cities tour by Dghajsa — ancient harbor craft, Knights of St. John history, superyacht marina coffee stop


Book Nook - Cheers!

In Cheers!, children journey across continents, discovering how different cultures share a smile and celebrate together. With every new language comes a new tradition — and a reminder that joy connects us all. Perfect for curious little travelers, this beautifully illustrated story invites families to explore the world one “Cheers!” at a time,



Evan Rawls is an expert in bedtime stories, snack negotiations, and spontaneous dance parties with his two kids. A proud husband and dad, Evan wrote Cheers! after realizing his daughter knew how to say “cheers” in Bulgarian (his wife’s native language) before she could even tie her shoes. This sparked a global adventure (mostly from his living room) to learn how cultures around the world celebrate life’s little moments. When he’s not playing human jungle gym for his kids, Evan enjoys chasing golf balls into the woods, cheering on his Virginia Tech Hokies, and tackling life’s adventures with his wife. Evan believes that no matter where you are or where you are from, the world could always use a little more Cheers!

Music Minute - Kent Blazy: The Tulsa Sessions

Acclaimed songwriter Kent Blazy released The Tulsa Sessions last week, a deeply personal collection of 11 recordings captured at the legendary Church Studio in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Recorded in a single inspired session with acclaimed engineer Gary Laney, the project features nine newly written songs alongside two reimagined favorites. Created within the same historic walls where music legends, including Leon Russell, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, and J.J. Cale, made enduring recordings, The Tulsa Sessions showcases Blazy’s signature storytelling while paying tribute to the remarkable musical legacy of one of America’s most revered recording studios.

Photo: Ed Rhode



LISTEN to the album now.

Ahead of its release, The Tulsa Sessions drew early attention from country music media and industry outlets. Saving Country Music included the project in its “Most Anticipated New Albums for 2nd Half of 2026” Release Radar and again highlighted the album among an Aug. 28 release slate the publication declared a “Country Music Holiday.” The project also received advance coverage and recognition from outlets including MusicRow Magazine and Across the Tracks.

Recorded at the legendary Church Studio in Tulsa, The Tulsa Sessions features Blazy on guitars and vocals. The project was engineered by Gary Laney and mastered by renowned mastering engineer Jerry Tubb at Terra Nova Mastering Studio in Levelland, Texas. Blazy extends special thanks to Teresa Knox for the use of The Church Studio, an iconic recording landmark whose rich musical legacy has inspired generations of artists and songwriters.

Stay current with Kent Blazy on his website, www.kentblazy.com. You can also follow him on Facebook and Instagram and watch videos on the official artist's YouTube.Music can be found on all digital music platforms, including iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, and Pandora for streaming and download HERE.

About Kent Blazy
Kent Blazy is a celebrated American country music songwriter, recording artist and performer whose work has helped shape the modern country music landscape. A member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Class of 2020, Blazy was honored during the organization’s Golden Anniversary celebration, with Garth Brooks presenting his induction and performing their breakthrough hit, “If Tomorrow Never Comes.”
Blazy’s catalog includes seven No. 1 hits, many recorded by Brooks, including “If Tomorrow Never Comes,” “Ain’t Goin’ Down (’Til the Sun Comes Up)” and the George Jones duet “Beer Run (B Double E Double Are You In?).” His songs have also been recorded by Chris Young, Diamond Rio, Patty Loveless and others, including Young’s No. 1 hit “Gettin’ You Home (The Black Dress Song).”
As a recording artist, Blazy has released multiple albums, including Songwriter, Authentic, Me & My Guitar, For the Byrds, From the Beatles to the Bluebird, My Life So Far and Where I Am Now. He continues to tour nationally and internationally, sharing the stories behind his songs in settings ranging from intimate songwriter rooms to stages around the world.

Healthy Habits - Tired of the gym grind? Find your next fitness obsession outdoors



(BPT) - If the same old gym routine has gotten old, or you've let your membership lapse, consider a fresh new way to stay active: Go outside.

Exercising outdoors can boost your physical and mental health, thanks to exposure to vitamin D via sunlight and reduced stress from spending time in nature. Another advantage is the wide variety of activities you can do to match your fitness level. You'll enjoy fresh air and sunshine, the beauty of nature, and getting to know your neighborhood and neighbors a little better.

Note: It's always a good idea to see your doctor before beginning any exercise program, especially if you haven't been active lately.

Late summer and autumn are perfect for being outdoors, so here are some ideas to get you started.

The beauty of walking

Nothing beats walking for simplicity and effectiveness when it comes to supporting your well-being. Beyond a good, supportive pair of shoes, you don't need special equipment, and you can just walk out your door and around your neighborhood.

If you haven't been exercising lately, start slowly and don't walk faster or longer than is comfortable. Gradually increasing your pace and distance can boost your heart rate and improve your stamina. Maintain good posture while walking, with your head up and shoulders back.

Keep walking interesting by changing up your route or inviting friends. Explore local parks or walking paths for even more variety.

Want more challenge? Beyond picking up speed and extending your route, tackle some hills or stairs, pump your arms as you walk or wear a weighted vest.

Stay safe: Bring a water bottle for longer walks, dress comfortably and use sunscreen to protect your skin. Avoid listening to loud music or noise-blocking headphones that can keep you from hearing potential hazards. Keep a fully charged phone with you, and tell someone where you're going for extended treks.

Take it up a notch: Hiking and running

When you're ready for more, consider hiking or running, depending on your fitness level and preferences.

Hiking is all about exploring the natural environment, traversing trails through forests and other terrain including state or national parks. Hiking requires proper gear and safety measures like sturdier footwear, bringing plenty of water and snacks, and being prepared for everything from encounters with insects and wildlife to inclement weather.

Stay safe: Research the park or terrain you're visiting ahead of time, so you know what to bring. Follow park rules and stay on trails, make sure your phone is fully charged before leaving, and tell someone where you're going — and/or hike with a buddy.

Considering running? It's a good idea to see your doctor to ensure you can handle this strenuous activity. Proper footwear is vital for protecting your feet and joints, as is staying on flat, even surfaces. Gentle stretching before and after running can help prevent injury.

Stay safe: Start slowly, stay hydrated and pay attention to your body's signals. Walk as needed, and use rest days so your body can recover.

Be a team player

Miss playing sports you enjoyed as a kid? Always wanted to play one? Being on a team is a fantastic way to get outside, stay active and socialize. Good places to find a softball, baseball or soccer team include parks and rec centers and community education programs. They often have classes and leagues for beginners and/or older adults.

You could try a popular outdoor game to play with a friend or two, like the current pickleball craze — or tennis, basketball, golf or ultimate Frisbee.

Stay safe: Wear protective gear and sunscreen to protect your skin and scalp. Comfortable shoes, protective eyewear and weather-appropriate clothing is also recommended. Warm up and stretch before games to help avoid injury. Stay hydrated and cool down slowly to recover from exertion.

"Life is like a bicycle …"

"… To stay balanced, you must keep moving," or so the saying goes. Cycling is an effective, low-impact way to stay fit and enjoy being outside. If you don't own a bicycle, many cities offer low-cost bike rentals. Some bike shops have rentals or sell refurbished bicycles.

Explore biking trails in your area, and consider joining a local club or bike with a friend. Sites like Traillink.com can help you find trails for biking, hiking and running.

Stay safe: Get your bike checked out and tuned up if it hasn't been ridden for a while. Protect yourself by wearing a bike helmet, and refamiliarize yourself with rules of the road before heading out. You can find bicycle safety tips at NHTSA.gov/road-safety/bicycle-safety.

These are just a few ways to exercise in the great outdoors. Feeling adventurous? Explore other options like swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking and more. There's a whole world of fun activities out there waiting for you.