Issue #359: Embrace the Outdoors
Good morning. It’s Saturday, June 22th.
Stat of the Day
Number of annual visitors to the 63 U.S. National Parks. Which one are you going to this year?
Revisit
This week we covered the most important body part to start any journey: your feet.
Issue #357 - barefoot walking, toe exercises, and proper footwear can boost your foot strength, prevent pain, and enhance overall mobility
Issue #358 - the impact of modern running shoes on your achilles health and effective protocols for optimal ankle strength and flexibility
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Explore
Rocky Mountain National Park
For our summer vacation we took an early trip to the Rockies.
It was the perfect combination of sunshine and mild temps with trails still partially covered in snow - which is a really big deal for a couple of kids from FL.
Hiking the Rockies
The most impressive thing was my kids hiking 2+ miles everyday at over 9,000 feet. We got them pumped with their own hiking shoes and backpacks and they were often leading the charge on the trail.
My daughter even got her Junior Ranger badge - not sure I’ve ever seen a bigger smile of pride as she read her oath to protect our National Parks.
When you go - make sure you get a 7-day park pass ($35) before you land in Denver and then make specific reservations for Bear Lake Road each day you want to enter the park. (Recreation.gov app)
If you take kids or are looking for the best “moderate” hikes in the park - don’t miss - Alberta Falls and Dream Lake (both from the Bear Lake Trailhead), Chasm Falls, and Trail Ridge Road (highest road in the Lower 48).
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Inspire
Track Your Travel
I got literally the best gift ever for Father’s Day -
It’s a custom map with pins to mark all the places we’ve traveled as a family together - with a focus on getting outside.
We took the obligatory trip to Disney - but that’s nothing compared to staying at a cabin in the middle of nowhere with deer running by your patio as you eat breakfast in the crisp mountain air.
We’ve talked about the research of getting outside (Issue #161) - but you don’t need science to tell you how great it feels on these trips.
We live in a world where kids recognize over 1,000 brand logos, but know less than 5-10 native plants.
There’s a whole world to explore - and probably a lot within a day’s drive wherever you might call home.
Watch
Knees Over Toes
A great video from one of the best experts when it comes to taking care of your feet, ankles and calves - Mr. KneesOverToes:
Cook
Best of Max’s Week: Thai Marinated Grilled Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce
Fire up the grill for these delicious Thai chicken skewers! The chicken is marinated in a blend of soy sauce, curry powder, ginger, garlic, and cardamom, then grilled to perfection. Served with a creamy peanut dipping sauce with a coconut milk and peanut butter base - they’re a hit for any gathering. Packed with lean protein, healthy fats, and immune-boosting spices, this dish is as nutritious as it is tasty. Perfect for a healthy, flavorful meal - no wonder it was the winner this week at Max’s house!
Brain Games
Logic Equations
Six variables today - A, B, C, D, E, F - with seven possible values - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6. None of the variables can share the same number. Based on the following equations, what do the variables equal:
A + E ≤ 3
C + D ≤ 8
B + C ≤ 8
C + E = D
D + E ≤ 5
It’s been a few weeks. Get out the stop watch and see how fast you can solve!
Credit: Brainzilla
**For answer, scroll to the bottom of the post
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** Brain Games Answer **
Answer: Yellow are the values for the variables. A=2, B=5, etc.
Why?…
First, plug D from equation (4) into (5). (C + E) + E ≤ 5. This equates to C + 2E ≤ 5. For this to be true, E is in the set {1,2} and C = {1,2,3}
Next look at equation (1), A + E ≤ 3. This means A and E are either 1 or 2, because of this, C = 3
Next, onto equation (5) , D + E ≤ 5. If E is either 1 or 2 (a.k.a., = {1,2}), then D = {3,4}, so D = 4
Then look at equation (3), B + C ≤ 8. We know C = 3, so B ≤ 5. But we know {A,E} = {1,2}, so B = {5,6}, so B = 5 and F = 6
Last, equation (4), C + E = D, rearrange to E = D - C. E = 4 - 3, so E = 1 and A = 2
Not too bad. How’d you do?
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