Boredom thwarts our best intentions to exercise—including going out for a walk. Taking the same neighborhood loop day in and day out can dull the motivation of even the most diehard walking enthusiast.
 
To keep the spring in your step, add a little green exercise and try a different route. You might be surprised what a little research might uncover in the way of greenery and scenery in your area. Reinvigorate your walking by relocating your usual walk and turning it into a hike. Here’s some relocation advice:
 

• A Walk in the Park. Away from the maddening crowd, city and suburban parks are islands of greenery and nature.
•  Meander down by the riverside. The sound of running water is particularly restful to us. De-stress by walking alongside a river.

• Make tracks.  The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, along with assorted governmental agencies has converted thousands of miles of out-of-use railroad tracks to walking paths. Check www.railstotrails.org to find a trail near you.

• Walk with the animals. Nearby wildlife refuges, estuaries and bird-watching sites often have trails leading to, or around them.

• Walk U. College campuses offer safe walkways, athletic tracks, fitness trails, even gardens and nature paths.
• Busman’s holiday. Take a bus to the edge of the city and walk back or walk to the end of the bus line and bus back.