Most people know about the mental and physical health benefits of spending time outside walking.
But economically speaking, when people take to the trail for a nature walk, the dollar benefits might surprise some.
“We quantified $62.6 million in estimated annual mental health care savings for people on the trail. I think employers who are thinking about the economy and numbers would find that interesting,” says Meghan Reddick, vice-president and chief communications and marketing officer at Trans Canada Trail (TCT) in Toronto.
