A spotlight on some of the most exotic and exciting walks in America. Join walking tours across the country; including stops in Los Angeles, New York, Boston, Atlanta and Washington D.C.
Volkswalking provides a unique take on non-competitive fitness walking and gives this group a chance to explore the beautiful scenery in Boulder, CO.

Did you know that Denver is the 5th fittest city in the United States but according to John Hickenlooper they want to be number one? A city not to be missed, Denver offers plenty to explore within walking distance.
Heather Deutch of the District Department of Transportation explains how D.C.'s pedestrian friendly sidewalk laws create walkable spaces within the city.
The Great Saunter is a world famous civic event that attracts tourists and walkers from New York, as well as other states and countries.
The Shorewalkers are a nonprofit environmental organization dedicated to exploring and preserving the shores and wetlands of New York City.
The trails and streets of Austin, Texas are the home of barbecue and the most amazing music, film and interactive festival around, South By Southwest.
The Gold Line is a light rail running from Pasadena to East Los Angeles via Downtown
Los Angeles serving numerous attractions.
The Big Parade is a two-day walk in Los Angeles. It includes about 100 public stairways over 35 miles, from downtown to Mt. Hollywood.
Have you noticed that certain Los Angeles neighborhoods are home to hundreds of public staircases?
The past decade has seen a surge in interest in walkable communities in Los Angeles.
A busy New York street corner, a case study of the perfect walkable neighborhood,
filmed in 1901 by the Thomas Edison Company.
Docent-led tours at Baker Canyon, part of the Irvine Ranch Conservancy 30 miles within
the city limits of Irvine in Southern California. No cars allowed.
Downtown Portland is praised for its walkability, earning a 96 out of 100 points on the website walkscore.com. Former Mayor Sam Adams explains why.
This group of spunky seniors in Maryland have been strolling their way to better health and social interaction since 1989 at the Iverson Mall in Hillcrest Heights, Maryland in the suburbs of Washington, DC.
According to the Alliance for Biking and Walking, the benefits of increased investment in bicycling and walking infrastructure can be a boon to the economy.
Nicknamed "The Walking City", Boston hosts more pedestrian commuters than do other comparably populated cities.
Ever wonder how San Francisco sustains such a vibrant urban culture in such a small space? Much of it has to do with BART, the Bay Area Rapid Transit system.
Dupont Circle in Washington D.C. is renowned for its walkability, earning a 98 out of 100 points on the website walkscore.com.
Parklets are designed to provide a public place for passersby to relax and enjoy the atmosphere of the city around them, in places where current urban parks are lacking.
CicLAvia makes the streets safe for people to walk, skate, play and ride a bike and in the process turns into a vibrant festival celebrating city life in Los Angeles.
Do you want to up your energy efficiency by taking public transit? The choice to use alternative modes of transportation may seem appealing, but some homework must be done first.
Suburbanites are starting to organize citizen initiatives to make their neighborhoods safer for physical activity like walking and biking.
City Walk explores the government monuments of Washington D.C. with Certified Master Tour Guide Jeanne Fogle, a fourth-generation Washingtonian.
Join City Walk as they explore a historical architecture tour tracing the contributions of iconic journalist and urban activist Jane Jacobs.
Iconic food critic Jonathan Gold explains why he loves the walkability of Old Pasadena, CA. With museums, concerts, and shopping all in walking distance, it's not hard to see why.
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