Walking through different neighborhoods and new places of interest in your community is a great way to be active and keep things fresh. But once a month or so, shake things up and plan a longer outing. Some ideas:

• State or national parks. Choose a destination with trails for a good challenge. Make a day of it — plan on an early morning walk, then break for a picnic lunch, nature photography, or relaxing in the fresh air; take a long afternoon walk before heading home.

• Weekend camping trip. Invite family and friends for a weekend away. Choose a walker-friendly campground with trails, beaches, or other destinations. Many campgrounds are situated near lakes for swimming or offer volleyball pits and tennis courts for even more active choices.

• Main Street excursion. Plan a day’s getaway to a city you’ve never visited and tour the downtown on foot. Remember: your main goal is being active, so plan to stroll the streets for a while as you discover unique stores and architecture.

• Reliving history. Visit your state’s tourist website and find a town that offers walking tours. Many cities display their legends on sponsored walking tours. Take a day or weekend trip to learn more about another area of your home state.