Providing innovative leadership for improving the health and quality of life of individuals and communities in Tioga County
STEP OUTDOORS...where health meets adventure!
“STEP OUTDOORS...where health meets adventure!,” is a call-to-action campaign designed to encourage awareness, utilization, and appreciation of the outdoor resources, facilities, and programs in and around Tioga County, for the purpose of getting people rooted in healthy behaviors. Through the active enjoyment and appreciation of our natural environment, we can improve the health of both ourselves and our communities.
The origin of Step Outdoors is found in a chronic disease prevention approach called Steps to a HealthierUS (local initiative: Steps to a HealthierPA, Tioga County). This prevention model seeks to encourage healthy behaviors, such as daily physical activity and good nutritional practices, where we live, learn, earn, pray, and play. Steps to a HealthierPA began working with outdoor partners (i.e. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, US Army Corps of Engineers, and Wellsboro Parks and Recreation) to encourage use of public outdoor recreational facilities as a means to a more active lifestyle for the whole family, resulting in the "birth" of "Step Outdoors...where health meets adventure!".
WINTERFEST 2012
Hills Creek State Park, Wellsboro, PA, Saturday, January 21, 10 am - 3pm
Hills Creek State Park is hosting the 12th annual Winterfest on January 21st. There will be activities offered regardless of snow and ice conditions. See the flyer below for a listing of activities and times. Step Outdoors this winter!
4th ANNUAL TRAIL CHALLENGE RESULTS
Ives Run Recreation Area, Tioga, PA, Sunday, October 9, 2011, 2 pm
The 2011 Ives Run Trail Challenge results are posted below. Thank you to all who participated, volunteered, sponsored, and contributed in any way! If you notice an error or have a question, don't hesitate to call Brian at 570-787-3550 or email at tcp32@epix.net.
4th ANNUAL STEP OUTDOORS TRYATHLON RESULTS
Hills Creek State Park, Wellsboro, PA, Saturday, September 17, 2011, 10 am