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#everyday Relaxation is key to our mental health.

#everyday Relaxation is key to our mental health. Just 5-minutes a few times a day can reduce stress level and boost energy levels. Reduction in stress lowers blood pressure, increases blood flow, improves digestion and can help relieve aches and pains. Take time each day to sit back, calm your mind, kick your shoes off, breath deeply, and relax.

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#mentalhealth #relaxation #reducestress #barefoothealth

#adventure I'm no runner (as you can tell) but I w

#adventure I'm no runner (as you can tell) but I wanted to give barefoot running a try. I have in the past participated in a couch-to-5k program, so I have some limited comparison knowledge. I noticed that running without shoes did help me develop a better stride, a less impactful landing, and resulted in less post-run pain in both my calves and knees. I'll have to do it again in the near future and see if the results are the same.

Do you run barefoot? We'd enjoy hearing your advice.

#whybarefoot visit our site to learn about our mission and why we're doing things barefoot! #baresolesexplorer #explorethegreatoutdoors #gobarefoot #getkidsoutdoors #getoudoors #optoutside

#barefootrunning #barefootrun #running #runningform

#steppingout This months adventure: Laundromat. (T

#steppingout This months adventure: Laundromat. (The heavy blankets needed washing)

#steppingout is a fourth Friday post of adventures to places #outsidethenorm. We hope by going places where shoeless feet are not as common, stepping out of the comfort zone, we can better expand and share the #baresolesexplorer mission. Join us on this challenge by leaving your comfort zone and going barefoot to places around you where bare feet are not the norm.

#whybarefoot visit our site to learn about our mission and why we're doing things barefoot! #baresolesexplorer #explorethegreatoutdoors #gobarefoot #getkidsoutdoors #getoudoors #optoutside

#laundromat #washingblankets #barefooting #barefootlifestyle

#adventure Barefoot hiking. Cross the creek. Relax

#adventure Barefoot hiking. Cross the creek. Relaxing.

Have you ever tried barefoot hiking? We'd enjoy hearing your thoughts.

#whybarefoot visit our site to learn about our mission and why we're doing things barefoot! #baresolesexplorer #explorethegreatoutdoors #gobarefoot #getkidsoutdoors #getoudoors #optoutside

#barefoothiking #barefootlifestyle

#adventure #flashback Summer time means beach vaca

#adventure #flashback Summer time means beach vacation. A great place for barefoot exploration! We're looking forward to getting to the beach, enjoying some seafood, building sandcastles, swimming in the ocean and playing minigolf.

Where are your favorite places to go on vacation? We'd enjoy hearing your vacation destinations.

#whybarefoot visit our site to learn about our mission and why we're doing things barefoot! #baresolesexplorer #explorethegreatoutdoors #gobarefoot #getkidsoutdoors #getoudoors #optoutside

#beach #beachlife #sandyfeet #barefootlifestyle #barefoot #beachwalking

#adventure Lighthouse + New Paint = Barefeet. Comm

#adventure Lighthouse + New Paint = Barefeet. Commissioned in May 1913, the Kilauea Point Light Station stands apoint a beautiful Pacific ocean vista with stunning view and whale watching during specific times of the year. Inside the Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, you can visit lighthouse, observe seabirds in their habitat, and explore the interpretive center. You can climb the short 52-foot tall tower after removing your shoes, which is to help maintain the structure from unnecessary damage. If you're every on Kauai don't miss this fun excursion.

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#kauaihawaii #kilaueapointlightstation #kilaueapointnationalwildliferefuge #lighthouses #lighthouse #barefootclimbing

#adventure In the late 19th centry the steel indus

#adventure In the late 19th centry the steel industry exploded and with it came the need for coke. Coke, formed by superheating coal in a low oxygen environment for several days, is one of the three main ingredients needed for iron production. Today, the coke ovens lay dormant, a remembrance to the past. A boardwalk allows easy access and viewing of the beehive ovens.

#whybarefoot visit our site to learn about our mission and why we're doing things barefoot! #baresolesexplorer #explorethegreatoutdoors #gobarefoot #getkidsoutdoors #getoudoors #optoutside

#westblocktonalabama #cokeovens #barefootboardwalk

#adventure #challenge You all know barefoot hiking

#adventure #challenge You all know barefoot hiking is my favorite outdoor activity. I find nothing more centering and relaxing than exploring a new trail. From time to time, I happen upon the sandy trail! So much easier on the soles of the feet.

Challenge: Find a sandy trail in your city, shed your shoes and go for a hike. Take it slow, start with a short distance and bring along a pair of sandels in case you need them. Share you experience with us here at #baresolesexplorer. We'd enjoy seeing the trails and parks in your area.

#whybarefoot visit our site to learn about our mission and why we're doing things barefoot! #baresolesexplorer #explorethegreatoutdoors #gobarefoot #getkidsoutdoors #getoudoors #optoutside

#barefoothiking #hiking #trails #sandytrail

#adventure We visited the local festival of tulips

#adventure We visited the local festival of tulips this past weekend and has a blast. The weather was a bit cold for spring forward weekend, so I wore my @caminosue #barebottomshoes to stay warm. Not to mention a bit muddy from the rains this past week. However, a good time was had by all.

#whybarefoot visit our site to learn about our mission and why we're doing things barefoot! #baresolesexplorer #explorethegreatoutdoors #gobarefoot #getkidsoutdoors #getoudoors #optoutside

#everyday Just thirty minutes a day of walking out

#everyday Just thirty minutes a day of walking outdoors can improves your mood, increase your creativity, lower yoru risk for lung related conditions, improve skin quality, increase your vitamin D, improve your blood circulation and reduce blood pressure, decrease your cholesterol, and increase your metabolism. Let's all get outdoor as often as we can and experience the world around us.

Do you walk barefoot? Would you ever think of giving it a try? We'd enjoy hearing your thoughts.

#whybarefoot visit our site to learn about our mission and why we're doing things barefoot! #baresolesexplorer #explorethegreatoutdoors #gobarefoot #getkidsoutdoors #getoudoors #optoutside

#barefootwalking #grounding #earthing #betterhealth

#steppingout This months adventure: Shell Gas Stat

#steppingout This months adventure: Shell Gas Station.

#steppingout is a fourth Friday post of adventures to places #outsidethenorm. We hope by going places where shoeless feet are not as common, stepping out of the comfort zone, we can better expand and share the #baresolesexplorer mission. Join us on this challenge by leaving your comfort zone and going barefoot to places around you where bare feet are not the norm.

#whybarefoot visit our site to learn about our mission and why we're doing things barefoot! #baresolesexplorer #explorethegreatoutdoors #gobarefoot #getkidsoutdoors #getoudoors #optoutside

#shellgasstation #barefooting #barefootlifestyle

#adventure #flashback The Shelby Iron Works Festiv

#adventure #flashback The Shelby Iron Works Festival is held yearly to kick off the fall season. With arts and crafts vendors, blacksmiths, a working sawmill and of course sorghum syrup making; you'll step back in time and learn the history of the Shelby area. We visited the one room schoolhouse, the farmhouse and toured the local history museum. Just don't forget to buy a bottle of that beautiful golden sorghum syrup before you leave.

#whybarefoot visit our site to learn about our mission and why we're doing things barefoot! #baresolesexplorer #explorethegreatoutdoors #gobarefoot #getkidsoutdoors #getoudoors #optoutside

#shelbyalabama #shelbyironworkspark #antiquetractors #sorghumsyrupcooking

#adventure Rock City opened in 1932 with stunning

#adventure Rock City opened in 1932 with stunning views and rock formations. From the seven states overlook to the Fairyland Caverns and Mother Goose Village, Rock City is a great family attraction year-round. The trail leads you through caverns and gardens, across the swinging bridge, past the gaint waterfall and by multiple overlooks. The cool rock path feels smooth on bare feet and adds another dimension to the experience (Don't believe me, give it a try for yourself).

#whybarefoot visit our site to learn about our mission and why we're doing things barefoot! #baresolesexplorer #explorethegreatoutdoors #gobarefoot #getkidsoutdoors #getoudoors #optoutside

#rockcity #chatanoogatennessee #swingingbridge #seesevenstates #barefootwalking #barefoot

#everyday It's a little cold but we really wanted

#everyday It's a little cold but we really wanted to get outside. I bundled up but left the shoes inside. By keeping your core body insulated, you will be amazed at how warm your feet remain even against the cold earth. Plus you get the benefits of grounding while working in the yard.

#whybarefoot visit our site to learn about our mission and why we're doing things barefoot! #baresolesexplorer #explorethegreatoutdoors #gobarefoot #getkidsoutdoors #getoudoors #optoutside

#winterbarefooting #yardwork #grounding #earthing

#steppingout This months adventure: Chic-fil-A. #

#steppingout This months adventure: Chic-fil-A.

#steppingout is a fourth Friday post of adventures to places #outsidethenorm. We hope by going places where shoeless feet are not as common, stepping out of the comfort zone, we can better expand and share the #baresolesexplorer mission. Join us on this challenge by leaving your comfort zone and going barefoot to places around you where bare feet are not the norm.

#whybarefoot visit our site to learn about our mission and why we're doing things barefoot! #baresolesexplorer #explorethegreatoutdoors #gobarefoot #getkidsoutdoors #getoudoors #optoutside

#chicfila #barefooting #barefootlifestyle

#advanture #flashback A few years ago we hiked to

#advanture #flashback A few years ago we hiked to and climbed the Smith Mountain Fire Tower overlooking Lake Martin. The trail to access the tower twists steeply uphill 3/8-mile from the parking lot. The tower, a 90-foot tall Aermotor Model LS-40 was opened in April 1939. The Alabama Foresty Service officially closed the lookout in 1980. After falling into a deteriorated danger state, the property and tower were aquired by CRATA in 2010 and the tower was restored and opened as a public obersvation platform thereafter.

#whybarefoot visit our site to learn about our mission and why we're doing things barefoot! #baresolesexplorer #explorethegreatoutdoors #gobarefoot #getkidsoutdoors #getoudoors #optoutside

#smithmountainfiretower #jacksonsgapalabama #lakemartin #trails #hiking #barefootclimbing #barefoothiking #firetower #obersvationtower #barefootadventures

#adventure You don't get many warm days in January

#adventure You don't get many warm days in January, so when you do, you have to take advantage of them. We took a short hike at Shoal Creek Park with our little buddy to get us out of the house. The trails in the park are being developed as pasture from a previous cattle ranch is retaken by nature. Each season offers a variety of wildlife and wildflowers.

#whybarefoot visit our site to learn about our mission and why we're doing things barefoot! #baresolesexplorer #explorethegreatoutdoors #gobarefoot #getkidsoutdoors #getoudoors #optoutside

#shoalcreekpark #montovalloalabama #trails #hiking #barefoothiking #kidinbackpack

Why are we sharing these #barefoot #adventures? Go

Why are we sharing these #barefoot #adventures? Good question! Research shows the active child will average around 1300 hours each year in front of a computer, cellphone, television or electronic device. We want to encourage children to get outdoors; to run, play, and use their imagination. Immerse themselves in #adventure - explore #nature, play at the park, visit a museum, build a sand castle, investigate a historic fort - all stimulating their creative minds!

#whybarefoot? It's two fold. First, it's a great conversation starter. Since #barefeet on a trail, at the park or in a museum is uncommon, someone is sure to ask why. Starting a conversation with a stranger gives us a chance to share these statictics and share why getting offline and getting outdoors is so important to expanding a young childs mind, encouraging their curiosity, and growing their imagination. Second, #goingbarefoot is healthy, reduces stress, and strengthens even our adult body. Yes, #grounding and #earthing sound crazy - but new scientific studies validate long held beliefs in its benefits. So it offers a win-win!

Will you help us? It's simple. First, share these and other statistics about the benefits of leaving the screen at home and getting outdoors. You can find these on our site, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and other research based organizations. Second, take a barefoot adventure and share it with the tag #baresolesexplorer or tag us @baresolesexplorer. Third, like or share our posts on Instagram and Facebook. Fourth, tell your family & friends to follow us.

#adventure #challenge Snowfooting or cold feet! Re

#adventure #challenge Snowfooting or cold feet! Research does show walking barefoot, or grounding, provides health benefits including improve circulation, decrease inflammation, boost immunity and rejuvenate the body. I enjoy a short barefoot walk in the first fresh snow of each season, but after that, our fireplace is my home for the season.

Challenge: Try a brief barefoot walk in the snow and share your photo with #baresolesexplorer. Keep it brief, bundle up, and as soon as you feel unconfortable, go inside and warm up. Who knows, you might enjoy it!

#whybarefoot visit our site to learn about our mission and why we're doing things barefoot! #baresolesexplorer #explorethegreatoutdoors #gobarefoot #getkidsoutdoors #getoudoors #optoutside

#snowfooting #coldfeet #grounding #earthing #barefootwalk #freshsnow

#adventure The St. George Island Lighthouse is a 7

#adventure The St. George Island Lighthouse is a 72-foot high brick tower with third-order Fresnel replica lens. Built in 1852, the tower collapsed in October 2005. Through federal and state grants, the tower was reconstructed at the center of the island. In November 2008, the tower was reopened in its new location to the public. The wooden stairs and small accessway into the top of the light are unique. Visitors are allowed the climb the tower during operating hours.

#whybarefoot visit our site to learn about our mission and why we're doing things barefoot! #baresolesexplorer #explorethegreatoutdoors #gobarefoot #getkidsoutdoors #getoudoors #optoutside

#stgeorgeislandlighthouse #stgeorgeislandflorida #floridalighthouses #lighthouses #lighthouse #climbinglighthouse #barefootadventures

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