WORLD SAUNTERING DAY

WORLD SAUNTERING DAY

Slow down. In fact, try moseying around on June 19 because it's World Sauntering Day. This child National Day counters the attention given to jogging and encourages people to stroll, ramble, and wander.

#WorldSaunteringDay

Saunter is a slow style of walking while carrying a cheerful attitude. Those who saunter don't hurry. They absorb the wonders of nature and contemplate the weather. A rare saunterer plots a course, but a true saunterer doesn't know their destination. There's no schedule and time has no meaning.

A wooded path or beach make for excellent saunters. They offer visual and auditory stimulation while allowing the mind to wander. Tranquil city parks present plenty of people watching opportunities, as well as comfortable benches and scenic views to ponder on a lazy afternoon.

The windrow of an open field leading to nowhere would be the perfect sauntering place for a naturalist such as Henry David Thoreau or John Burroughs, two famous saunters.

WALKING ON WORLD SAUNTERING DAY

Step out the back door or take time on your lunch break. Stroll down a quiet lane or in the park. Saunter down to your favorite bookstore. Take in the view, the people, the scenery - leisurely. Use #WorldSaunteringDay to share on social media.

WORLD SAUNTERING DAY HISTORY

W.T. Rave created World Sauntering Day in 1979 after jogging began to grow in popularity. He wanted people to slow down and appreciate the world around them. The idea came to him while vacationing at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island in Michigan. Perhaps the hotel's world's longest porch at 660 feet offered a perfect sauntering place for inspiration.