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April 2, 2021
Outdoor activities unlock normalcy during lockdown
by Aaron Grogg Contributing writer No question, the last year-and-change has been unique. And understandably, some feel trapped, or at least limited regarding things to do. While we certainly are limited, there are still a great number of activities to help fight these feelings, entertain ourselves, and try to retain some sense of normalcy.
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This German standard remains mostly unchanged. Most trails remain open, with only the most minimal restrictions, like socially distancing and having a mask ready, just in case. When looking for great trails, there are seemingly endless websites and apps available. Many offer filters like kid-friendly, dog-friendly, total distance, total altitude gain, and more. Many also offer downloadable maps in case your path leads “off the grid.” Komoot: • https://www.komoot.com/guide/582/mtbtrails-in-rhineland-palatinate • App links in footer of website OutdoorActive: • https://www.outdooractive.com/en/state/ germany/rhineland-palatinate/1022092/ • App links in footer of website
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Trailforks: • https://www.trailforks.com/region/ rheinlandpfalz/ • Apps: https://www.trailforks.com/apps/map/
Regardless of what you do and where you do it, always take precaution and plan ahead: • Bring a mask and, if possible, hand sanitizer or wipes. You never know if you might need it, and it is best to be prepared. • Regardless of whether restaurants are open in your town, they may not be everywhere. So pack food and water, just in case. • Check travel restrictions before you leave home, both where you live, and where you are going. Things change frequently, and can vary by state, region and city. • The German Ministry of the Interior offers the following in English: https://www.bmi.bund.de/SharedDocs/ faqs/EN/topics/civil-protection/ coronavirus/coronavirus-faqs.html • For region-specific information for Germany, scroll down to “Current information about restrictions according to the respective federal states”: https://www.germany.travel/ en/information-on-coronavirus.html Remember, while these times may be challenging, hopefully soon we will get back to normal. In the meantime, focus on what we can still do. Have fun, and stay safe!
