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Jun19 Fun Holiday – Sauntering Day

June 19 is Sauntering Day, an annual holiday that reminds people to pause, take a stock of their busy schedules, and slow down for a bit. And because the day has the word sauntering in it, it also encourages everyone to take a leisurely walk.

Don't forget to stop and smell the roses on Sauntering Day!

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The unofficial holiday is the brainchild of W.T. Rabe, who created it at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, Michigan in the late 1970s. Rabe invented Sauntering Day as a response to the rising popularity of jogging, and to inspire people to slow down the pace of their lives and unwind.

How to Celebrate?

  • Take your lunchtime or leave a little early from work to take a stroll in a park close to you.
  • Saunter down to your local coffee shop with a book in hand and spend some time people watching while drinking coffee.
  • Don't want to saunter? No worries. This holiday is all about getting away from the daily grind and finding a way to relax. Whether you chill at home with a glass of wine and a movie marathon on the TV or take a stroll around your neighborhood, remember to enjoy yourself!

Did You Know…

…that for average walkers, walking 1 mile or 1.6 kilometers can burn up to 100 calories? So, why not saunter your way to health?

Sauntering Day Observances

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