Take a Hike Day
When is Take a Hike Day? This holiday is always observed on November 17
Take a Hike Day is today, a November 17 holiday. Walking, and hiking are excellent ways to exercise and get into shape. Hikes are distinguished from walks, in that they are taken in the woods, hills, mountains, or somewhere else in a natural setting. Hikes not only give you exercise, but they also provide scenic sites and vistas, that are good for the relaxation of the mind and soul.
There is some reference to this as National Tell Your Boss to Take a Hike Day. It likely evolved out of Take a Hike Day. We have found no factual information whatsoever, on this derivation of Take a Hike Day. Also, we believe that telling your boss to “take a hike”, may not be healthy for your employment situation.
Some people have suggested that this day be used to tell someone to “take a hike”. We leave this use of this interpretation up to the reader!
Use this special day to take a hike, alone or with others. Make it a goal to hike today and work off a little excess weight so you can put it right back on during Thanksgiving. You’ll be glad you did.
How to Celebrate Take a Hike Day
Are you ready to hit the trail? Here’s how to enjoy a Fall day:
- Pick a trail and take a hike. It doesn’t have to be a challenging one. But if you’re already an experienced hiker, then select a more difficult trek.
- If you’re looking to hike through the fall foliage, you will probably have to travel quite a distance. The leaves have already fallen through much of the U.S. Invite someone to join you on the trail. It is always much more fun when you are with someone. And, you never know when the “buddy system” is needed.
Today's Quote
“The woods are wonderful, dark and deep. But, I have promises to keep and miles to go before I sleep.” – – Robert Frost
History and Origin of Take a Hike Day
Despite our extensive research efforts, we have not yet found any factual information on this special day. Apparently, the creator has taken a hike. Then, he kept on walking without documenting this great holiday. If we find him along the trail, we will ask him for further information about today’s healthy holiday.
This Day in History
Besides Take a Hike Day, here are some things that happened on this day:
- The first ship sails through the Panama Canal. (1913)
- Although just 21 years old, Britany Spears becomes the youngest singer to get a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. (2003)
- Lorne Michaels, producer, “Saturday Night Live”, was born on this day in 1944.
More November 17 Holidays
Here are more November 17 holidays and events we’re sure you will enjoy.
Electronic Greeting Card Day – now who do you think created this day!?
More About Today
Recipe of the Day: Stuffed Acorn Squash
Ecards Send a free Ecard for Take a Hike Day or just about any November calendar holiday, occasion, observance, or event. Certainly, it’s fun for both the sender and the recipient.
Holiday Insights, where every day in November is a holiday, a bizarre or wacky day, an observance, or a special event. Therefore, please join us in the daily calendar fun each and every day of the year.
Did You Know? Furthermore, in addition to Take a Hike Day, there are literally thousands of daily holidays, special events, and observances, more than one for every day of the year. and many of these holidays are new. People and organizations are creating new holidays regularly. November holidays are no exception. Consequently, at Holiday Insights, we take great efforts to thoroughly research and document the details of each one, as completely and accurately as possible.
