Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Healthy Parks Healthy Person Go outside. Get rewarded. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](http://healthyparkstn.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [New Changes Coming to Your HPHP Rewards 🌿](http://healthyparkstn.com/new-changes-coming-to-your-hphp-rewards-🌿/) - Big changes are coming to the app Rewards this summer! Since launching in 2015, HPHP has shipped over 6,000 free rewards to Tennesseans who’ve stepped outside to walk, hike, bike, paddle, and explore. You’ve helped us grow to over 14,000 app users statewide, and we are truly grateful. As a small nonprofit, HPHP relies on Discover how HPHP is updating its Rewards Store. Learn what’s changing and how you can still earn free rewards while improving your health in the outdoors. - [Year-End Reflections from the Director](http://healthyparkstn.com/year-end-reflections-from-the-director/) - Here at the end of an incredible and eventful year for HPHP, I thought I would tell you a little more about myself and give a fun recap of the past three years. - [The Science behind HPHP](http://healthyparkstn.com/the-science-behind-hphp/) - Behavior Change involves setting a goal, taking small steps to achieve that goal, keeping that goal even if you fail sometimes, and rewarding yourself. - [Rewards Shipping Update](http://healthyparkstn.com/rewards-shipping-update/) - As we plan for sustainability, we will start charging a small Rewards shipping fee in August 2024. Together, we can continue to "Discover Wellness in the Wild." - [April is National Garden Month](http://healthyparkstn.com/april-is-national-garden-month/) - Gardening is a fulfilling activity that benefits both physical and mental health. It provides moderate exercise, sunlight exposure, and a connection to nature that can reduce stress, promote mental clarity, and foster relationships. Gardening is a nurturing space for the mind, body, and spirit. The repetitive nature of gardening tasks such as weeding or pruning - [Recreate Responsibly: Camping Edition](http://healthyparkstn.com/recreate-responsibly-camping-edition/) - Ahhh sweet summertime. One of our favorite things to do in the summer is to camp. There’s nothing better than loading up all of the gear for some time in the woods, in the mountains, or by the water. Whether you are an experienced camper or are trying it for the first time, it’s never - [Our Biggest App Update EVER!](http://healthyparkstn.com/our-biggest-app-update-ever/) - This is something we have been working on for a looong time! Our BIGGEST app update ever is LIVE! This update incorporates many of the suggestions you have given us: Integrated weather/location, Streaks with the ability to earn weekly and monthly BONUS POINTS, and a Leaderboard that allows you to see who's on top for - [Have you tried Forest Bathing?](http://healthyparkstn.com/have-you-tried-forest-bathing/) - Forest bathing? I will admit, I was quite confused the first time I heard this term. However, I got the chance to experience forest bathing first-hand this past Fall at a conference in Colorado. Forest Bathing, "Shinrin-Yoku" in Japan, is the practice of immersing yourself in nature in a mindful way, using your senses to derive a - [Exciting News: We Won a National Award!](http://healthyparkstn.com/exciting-news-we-won-a-national-award/) - Healthy Parks Healthy Person is the 2022 winner of the SH/FT award, which honors organizations, initiatives, and individuals from around the U.S. who are helping advance and promote equitable access to nature and the health benefits of time spent outside. The winner was announced at the SH/FT Summit in Fort Collins, Colorado in October, and - [How Nature Helped This Postpartum Mama (and baby) Stay Sane](http://healthyparkstn.com/how-nature-helped-this-postpartum-mama-and-baby-stay-sane/) - Being pregnant and having a child is such a blessing. I am very thankful for the amount of help and support I had during and after my pregnancy. But I will say one thing…... the 4th trimester is very hard. I was still recovering, having hardly any sleep, having a newborn and toddler to take care - [What Are You Reading?](http://healthyparkstn.com/reading/) - We thought it would be fun to share some of our favorite books that encourage us to get outdoors! Fun fact: The idea to start Healthy Parks Healthy Person was inspired by some of the concepts in the book Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv. Here is a short list of some books - [What Do I Do Now?..... Quarantine Style](http://healthyparkstn.com/what-to-do-quarantine/) - Many of us are going on a few weeks of quarantining at home due to COVID-19. I am sure you have been able to catch up on all your favorite TV shows, clean the house for the hundredth time, or have attempted to keep the kids occupied while they are out of school. This post - [Resources](http://healthyparkstn.com/resources/) - Healthy Parks Healthy Person TN does not want to reinvent the wheel when it comes to taking care of your health. There are plenty of people who have already worked hard to bring you resources to improve your health. Here are just a few that you might find useful: TN State Park Finder Trail - [Summer Safety Tips 101](http://healthyparkstn.com/summer-safety/) - Summer will be here before we know it! While this summer might look a little different than previous summers due to COVID-19, there are still many outdoor activity days ahead! You still need to follow the guide lines and regulations for COVID-19 like avoiding traveling when not necessary, washing your hands frequently, wearing a face-mask - [Trail Running 101](http://healthyparkstn.com/trail-running/) - Trail running is an excellent way to get in an intense workout while incorporating nature. It is a great alternative to road running. Not only is it a great for cardio, but it is also good for building endurance, strength, and agility… and who doesn’t like great scenery and fresh air while doing so? For one, it - [Fall Wellness Tips!](http://healthyparkstn.com/fall-wellness-tips/) - This fall, as with most of 2020, will probably have a different look than previous fall seasons. With school systems being partially or fully virtual, many people still working from home, events/get-togethers cancelled, and many travel restrictions put in place, this 2020 has been an adjustment to us all. Since the days are getting shorter, - [Leave NO Trace](http://healthyparkstn.com/leave-no-trace/) - What does that mean? Why is it important? Imagine your childhood. Think about when you would play outside for hours on end. Maybe your favorite camping trip. Your favorite hiking trail. Or your favorite park to visit. We never really had to (or currently have to) think or worry about the wilderness disappearing - [How to Workout on a Playground](http://healthyparkstn.com/workout-on-a-playground/) - A common misconception when beginning an active lifestyle is that you have to have a gym membership, you have to run on the treadmill, you have to lift weights, and you have to go every single day for two hours. If you can and want that incorporated in your life, then great! But if not, - [12 Exercises of Christmas!](http://healthyparkstn.com/exercises-of-christmas/) - 12 Exercises of Christmas Turn up the holiday playlist, put on your ugly Christmas sweater, and get to moving! Staying active is always important to incorporate in your every day life, but is even more important during the holidays! Physical activity increases energy, boosts mood, reduces risk of disease, relieves stress, burns calories, and ## Pages - [Home](http://healthyparkstn.com/) - Time spent outdoors Is proven to improve health time spent outdoors Creates Confident Kids time spent outdoors Creates Unforgettable Experiences Take your health into your own hands Get outdoors. “Time in nature…it is an essential investment in our health.” – Richard Louv Healthy Parks Healthy Person (HPHP) is a simple app that encourages Tennesseans to engage - [Videos](http://healthyparkstn.com/videos/) - HPHP Videos - [Newsletters](http://healthyparkstn.com/newsletters/) - HPHP Newsletters Archive We send out newsletters quarterly chock-full of interesting articles, user spotlights, trail spotlights, program and Rewards updates, and more! Sign up below to add yourself to our newsletter mailing list! Click the links below for our newsletters! 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Follow the steps below to purchase your Reward in the HPHP app. Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: state parks in TN 0 subscribers to our newsletter 200 Rewards earned in 2022 0 total app users 300 - [Donate](http://healthyparkstn.com/donate/) - Your Donations Means the World to Us As a 501c3 nonprofit, we appreciate all of the support our community provides! - [FAQ](http://healthyparkstn.com/faq/) - Frequently Asked Questions Frequently asked questions about the HPHP program and app Frequently Asked Questions Help! My points are disappearing each day! Points earned on the HPHP app expire one year from the date they are earned. For example, if you check in and earn 10 points on January 1, 2024 those 10 points will - [Terms and Conditions](http://healthyparkstn.com/terms-and-conditions/) - Please note that the following Terms and Conditions apply to Healthy Parks Healthy Person TN program: You must be a Tennessee resident to redeem Rewards. The Healthy Parks Healthy Person points will expire after one (1) year from the date that the points are earned. For example, if you earn points on January 1, - [Privacy Policy](http://healthyparkstn.com/privacy-policy/) - Privacy Policy for Healthy Parks Healthy Person TN Last updated: February 27, 2024 This Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use and disclosure of Your information when You use the Service and tells You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You. We use Your Personal data to provide - [What is HPHP?](http://healthyparkstn.com/what-is-hphp/) - What is Healthy Parks Healthy Person? Healthy Parks Healthy Person (HPHP) is an incentive and reward program that encourages Tennesseans to get outside and get active for their health. That’s it! HPHP is a FREE mobile application. You can find it in the app store available for both Apple and Android devices. Or you can - [Schools Toolkit](http://healthyparkstn.com/schools-toolkit/) - Do you work with a school, church, or early childhood center? Click on the toolkit below to access resources to bring HPHP to your community! Click here to access the Schools Toolkit Do you think the children and families you serve could benefit from our message that “time spent outdoors is beneficial to your health”? - [Parks Toolkit](http://healthyparkstn.com/parks-toolkit/) - Do you work in the Parks and Recreation field? Click on the toolkit below to access resources to bring HPHP to your community! Click here to access the Parks Toolkit We partner with City, County, State and National parks across Tennessee to bring awareness to the health benefits of spending time outdoors. We know that - [Healthcare Provider Toolkit](http://healthyparkstn.com/healthcare-provider-toolkit/) - Are you a healthcare provider interested in bringing HPHP to your patients? Click on the toolkit of resources below to help you get started! Click here to access the Healthcare Provider Toolkit We are partnering with healthcare providers across Tennessee to help them talk to their patients about the health benefits of nature. There are - [Veterans Toolkit](http://healthyparkstn.com/veterans-toolkit/) - Do you work with Veterans Groups? Click on the toolkit to access resources to bring the HPHP message to your community! Click here to access the Veterans Toolkit Do you work with Veterans groups who would benefit from hearing the HPHP message? Are you interested in sharing the increased health benefits (mental AND physical) of - [Using the App](http://healthyparkstn.com/using-the-app/) - Ready to Join Us? Are you ready to take your health in to your own hands and challenge yourself to get outdoors? Download the free app or use our web app and start earning points today! Apple Devices Android Devices Web App Download the app for free in the App store! Search for “Healthy Parks - [Our Team](http://healthyparkstn.com/our-team/) - Nice to meet you! Our team is here to help you challenge yourself to take your health in to your own hands and get outdoors! Send us a Message - [In the Media](http://healthyparkstn.com/in-the-media/) - HPHP News, Articles, and Accolades - [2020-2022 Advisory Board](http://healthyparkstn.com/advisory-board/) - We offer a sincere thank you to the members of the inaugural Healthy Parks Healthy Person Advisory Board who lent their insight and expertise as we made strategic plans to grow the HPHP Program! Jim Bryson, Deputy Commissioner, Parks and Conservation, TDEC Michael Robertson, Director of Operations, Tennessee State Parks, TDEC Leslie Meehan, Director, Office of Primary Prevention, - [Gallery](http://healthyparkstn.com/gallery-page/) - We love our HPHP Community! Here are just a few of the pictures and happy selfies our users have shared with us. - [Contact Us](http://healthyparkstn.com/contact-us/) - Ways to get in touch Follow us on Social Media We regularly share news, information, tips, and stories on our social media pages! Facebook Instagram Pinterest Twitter Feedback We want to hear from you! hello@healthyparkstn.com Contact Stacey: stacey@healthyparkstn.com Send us a Message - [Toolkits and Resources](http://healthyparkstn.com/toolkit/) - Explore this growing collection of toolkits, guides, and documents to share Healthy Parks Healthy Person with your community. You can download any of the documents on these pages to to use as a resource to help spread the word in your community! Be sure to check back often, as we are continually adding to our - [Web App](http://healthyparkstn.com/web-app/) - Click here to access the Web App - [Shop our Rewards](http://healthyparkstn.com/shop-our-rewards/) - Coming Soon you will be able to purchase a selection of the rewards from the Healthy Parks Healthy Person app! All money received will go to benefit the Healthy Parks app and PaRx Program to help improve the health of all by getting outside into Nature! - [Articles](http://healthyparkstn.com/articles/) - [Group](http://healthyparkstn.com/group/) - welcome to our centre Outstanding experiences for schools, groups and families join us today! Ready to discover amazing adventure? take the leap - [Icons](http://healthyparkstn.com/icons/) - [winwood-icons-preview] - [Sample Page](http://healthyparkstn.com/sample-page-2/) - This is an example page. It's different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say something like this: Hi there! I'm a bike messenger ## Activities - [High Ropes](http://healthyparkstn.com/acitivities/487-2/) - Suitable An Adult (18+) can supervise up to 8 children (6-15 years and over 1.2m). Adults can supervise from the ground or up on the course. 16-17 year olds do not need supervision. Adults who are up for testing their limits in the great outdoors. Restrictions Minimum age: 10 years old Maximum weight: 20.5 stone - [Forest Segway](http://healthyparkstn.com/acitivities/forest-segway/) - Suitable An Adult (18+) can supervise up to 8 children (6-15 years and over 1.2m). Adults can supervise from the ground or up on the course. 16-17 year olds do not need supervision. Adults who are up for testing their limits in the great outdoors. Restrictions Minimum age: 10 years old Maximum weight: 20.5 stone - [Nets Adventure](http://healthyparkstn.com/acitivities/nets-adventure/) - Suitable An Adult (18+) can supervise up to 8 children (6-15 years and over 1.2m). Adults can supervise from the ground or up on the course. 16-17 year olds do not need supervision. Adults who are up for testing their limits in the great outdoors. Restrictions Minimum age: 10 years old Maximum weight: 20.5 stone - [Fire Lighting](http://healthyparkstn.com/acitivities/fire-lighting/) - Suitable An Adult (18+) can supervise up to 8 children (6-15 years and over 1.2m). Adults can supervise from the ground or up on the course. 16-17 year olds do not need supervision. Adults who are up for testing their limits in the great outdoors. Restrictions Minimum age: 10 years old Maximum weight: 20.5 stone - [Great Wall](http://healthyparkstn.com/acitivities/great-wall/) - Suitable An Adult (18+) can supervise up to 8 children (6-15 years and over 1.2m). Adults can supervise from the ground or up on the course. 16-17 year olds do not need supervision. Adults who are up for testing their limits in the great outdoors. Restrictions Minimum age: 10 years old Maximum weight: 20.5 stone - [Tree top challenge](http://healthyparkstn.com/acitivities/tree-top-challenge/) - Suitable An Adult (18+) can supervise up to 8 children (6-15 years and over 1.2m). Adults can supervise from the ground or up on the course. 16-17 year olds do not need supervision. Adults who are up for testing their limits in the great outdoors. Restrictions Minimum age: 10 years old Maximum weight: 20.5 stone - [Zip line](http://healthyparkstn.com/acitivities/zip-line/) - Suitable An Adult (18+) can supervise up to 8 children (6-15 years and over 1.2m). Adults can supervise from the ground or up on the course. 16-17 year olds do not need supervision. Adults who are up for testing their limits in the great outdoors. Restrictions Minimum age: 10 years old Maximum weight: 20.5 stone - [Tree climbing](http://healthyparkstn.com/acitivities/tree-climbing/) - Suitable An Adult (18+) can supervise up to 8 children (6-15 years and over 1.2m). Adults can supervise from the ground or up on the course. 16-17 year olds do not need supervision. Adults who are up for testing their limits in the great outdoors. Restrictions Minimum age: 10 years old Maximum weight: 20.5 stone - [Canoeing](http://healthyparkstn.com/acitivities/canoeing/) - Suitable An Adult (18+) can supervise up to 8 children (6-15 years and over 1.2m). Adults can supervise from the ground or up on the course. 16-17 year olds do not need supervision. Adults who are up for testing their limits in the great outdoors. Restrictions Minimum age: 10 years old Maximum weight: 20.5 stone - [Axe Throwing](http://healthyparkstn.com/acitivities/axe-throwing/) - Suitable An Adult (18+) can supervise up to 8 children (6-15 years and over 1.2m). Adults can supervise from the ground or up on the course. 16-17 year olds do not need supervision. Adults who are up for testing their limits in the great outdoors. Restrictions Minimum age: 10 years old Maximum weight: 20.5 stone - [Cross The River](http://healthyparkstn.com/acitivities/cross-the-river/) - Suitable An Adult (18+) can supervise up to 8 children (6-15 years and over 1.2m). Adults can supervise from the ground or up on the course. 16-17 year olds do not need supervision. Adults who are up for testing their limits in the great outdoors. Restrictions Minimum age: 10 years old Maximum weight: 20.5 stone - [Rafting](http://healthyparkstn.com/acitivities/rafting/) - Suitable An Adult (18+) can supervise up to 8 children (6-15 years and over 1.2m). Adults can supervise from the ground or up on the course. 16-17 year olds do not need supervision. Adults who are up for testing their limits in the great outdoors. Restrictions Minimum age: 10 years old Maximum weight: 20.5 stone ## Groups - [School](http://healthyparkstn.com/groups/school/) - If you are looking for a fun, exciting and challenging outdoor adventure activity centre, look no further than Mill on the Brue! 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