Geocaching There is also a Geocaching app which is what you use to find geocaches from your phone. The Geocaching app developed by Groundspeak is the one that is recommended. There are others to choose from too.
Geocaching is a fun activity that can be done while walking. You can open the app and find all the geocaches near you and then pick the ones you want to find. Geocaching also has many types of caches, some involve solving puzzles or other games. The geocaching community is growing and they have events for people to attend.
There is also the Adventure Lab Geocaching app that you can download onto your phone. This is a new type of geocaching. One can go on an adventure lab hike and stop at designated geocache sites and answer questions before moving on to the next destination. It is an exciting addition to the standard way of geocaching.
Geocache Talk networking
Geocaching is a fun activity that can be done while walking. You can open the app and find all the geocaches near you and then pick the ones you want to find. Geocaching also has many types of caches, some involve solving puzzles or other games. The geocaching community is growing and they have events for people to attend.
There is also the Adventure Lab Geocaching app that you can download onto your phone. This is a new type of geocaching. One can go on an adventure lab hike and stop at designated geocache sites and answer questions before moving on to the next destination. It is an exciting addition to the standard way of geocaching.
Geocache Talk networking
Hiroshima Peace Trees in Oregon. There is also a map of where peace trees are planted worldwide. (scroll down on the website)
Little Free Library - These free libraries are cropping up in neighborhoods and they enhance neighborhood walks with their unique styles and designs. Plus you have the opportunity to find a book that interests you while walking. Or you can donate books to the free libraries while you walk.
Northwest Trolls Way of the Bird King environmental and cultural exhibit of trolls by Thomas Dambo He also has trolls in other cities in the US.
PDX Sidewalk Joy Map "created by PDX Dinorama and PDX FLAG showcases the group of curated galleries, exchanges and displays in Portland, OR. Installed in curb gardens, front yards or sides of buildings these projects were created to bring a bit of whimsy and inspiration to the community. These are all free to enjoy though you'll want to bring quarters for Super Awesome Prizes or pay for a pottery piece at the Poetry Pottery Box." NOTE; PDXFLAG and PDX Dinorama can be found on Instagram.
The Sidewalk Joy Map from two artists, Rachael Harms Mahlandt and Grant Brady
The Sidewalk Joy Map from two artists, Rachael Harms Mahlandt and Grant Brady
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Peace Pole Project the oneness of humanity These Peace Poles are fun to look for while enjoying a walk.
Pokemon Go This is a game that uses mobile phones. It works by using GPS to locate virtual creatures that can be trained, captured or used in battles. These virtual creatures appear and look like they are in the real world. Another way to walk and have some fun searching.
StoryWalk combines reading and walking (children's books) along a trail or a path. I find these often near a library or a sometimes parks will have a storywalk for children. The pages of the book can be more spread out. It's a great way to engage children in the outdoors.
Street Art or murals are popping up in many cities.
Here are a few links to some apps that can be downloaded to a cell phone to find murals. Neither app includes all the murals but almost community you visit usually has some street art.
Google Art Project Street Art
MASA Murals and Street Art
Street Art Cities
Here are a few links to some apps that can be downloaded to a cell phone to find murals. Neither app includes all the murals but almost community you visit usually has some street art.
Google Art Project Street Art
MASA Murals and Street Art
Street Art Cities
This mural was created by Denise Baxter in Ashland Oregon in the Guanajuato Alley. Guanajuato is a sister City to Ashland, OR.
https://walkashland.com/2021/06/ashland-guanajuato-murals-sister-city-public-art/
Creativity on the Trail
Kendra Allenby trailname Skunkbear is a cartoonist for the New Yorker . She is also a Triple Crown long distance hiker and often spends time creating art while on her backpacking trips. She advocates carrying a little extra weight if you are an artist and enjoy drawing or sketching while hiking. I recently attended a Zoom online class with her offered through ALDHA-West.
Found in Portland Oregon
The Portland Horse Project The old horse rings on curbs are fun to look for. Often people will hook toy horses or other small animals to the rings.
