<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" xmlns:sailthru="http://www.sailthru.com/rss-extension" version="2.0">
  <channel>
    <title>Walking - 97.9 WGRD</title>
    <atom:link href="https://wgrd.com/tags/walking/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/>
    <link>https://wgrd.com</link>
    <description>97.9 'GRD Rocks!</description>
    <lastBuildDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 19:09:35 GMT</lastBuildDate>
    <language>en-US</language>
    <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod>
    <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency>
    <image>
      <url>https://townsquare.media/site/43/files/2011/09/WGRD_LOGO-v2.png</url>
      <title>Walking - 97.9 WGRD</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com</link>
    </image>
    <generator>Carbon</generator>
    <item>
      <title>Grand Rapids on the Move: Residents Are Walking Over 140% More</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-on-the-move-residents-are-walking-over-140-more/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2021 02:55:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Americans are trading their bus passes for a pair of sneakers. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-on-the-move-residents-are-walking-over-140-more/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Americans are trading their bus passes for a pair of sneakers. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-on-the-move-residents-are-walking-over-140-more/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
      <media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://townsquare.media/site/241/files/2020/06/GettyImages-1191767354.jpg"/>
      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Getty Images/iStockphoto</media:description>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">https://wgrd.com/?p=536112</guid>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
      <category><![CDATA[Grand Rapids News]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[West Michigan News]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[driving]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Grand Rapids News]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[midwest]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[mobility]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Pandemic]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[study]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[U.S. News]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Walking]]></category>
      <sailthru:vars>
        <sailthru:blogdomain>wgrd.com</sailthru:blogdomain>
        <sailthru:blogmarket>grand-rapids</sailthru:blogmarket>
      </sailthru:vars>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>An 11-Year-Old Boy Walked Over 1,700 Miles To See His Grandma</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/an-11-year-old-boy-walked-over-1700-miles-to-see-his-grandma/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2020 12:42:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Romeo Cox walked from Sicily to London, which took over three months, and even fought off feral dogs during his journey.
The Daily Mail reports that the boy wasn't on his own for the journey, his dad, Phil, came along with him. They slept under the stars as they made the trek, and after quarantining for two weeks were able to see grandma... <a href="https://wgrd.com/an-11-year-old-boy-walked-over-1700-miles-to-see-his-grandma/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Romeo Cox walked from Sicily to London, which took over three months, and even fought off feral dogs during his journey.
The Daily Mail reports that the boy wasn&apos;t on his own for the journey, his dad, Phil, came along with him. They slept under the stars as they made the trek, and after quarantining for two weeks were able to see grandma... <a href="https://wgrd.com/an-11-year-old-boy-walked-over-1700-miles-to-see-his-grandma/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
      <media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://townsquare.media/site/43/files/2020/10/walking.jpg"/>
      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">djedzura/GettyStock/ThinkStock</media:description>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">https://wgrd.com/?p=504069</guid>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Kelly Cheese]]></dc:creator>
      <category><![CDATA[Free Beer &amp; Hot Wings]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[11 Year Old]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[daily mail]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[facebook]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[father]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Grandma]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[grandson]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[london]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Long Distance]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Sicily]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[son]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Sweet]]></category>
      <category><![CDATA[Walking]]></category>
      <sailthru:vars>
        <sailthru:blogdomain>wgrd.com</sailthru:blogdomain>
        <sailthru:blogmarket>grand-rapids</sailthru:blogmarket>
      </sailthru:vars>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Active Commute Week GR Kicks Off Monday With A Contest</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/active-commute-week-gr-kicks-off-monday-with-a-contest/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2019 02:23:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Active Trips are anything that gets you moving or engaging with people.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/active-commute-week-gr-kicks-off-monday-with-a-contest/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Active Trips are anything that gets you moving or engaging with people.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/active-commute-week-gr-kicks-off-monday-with-a-contest/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
      <media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://townsquare.media/site/44/files/2019/06/RS5985_187038629.jpg"/>
      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">gbh007</media:description>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">https://wgrd.com/?p=463602</guid>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Sparks]]></dc:creator>
      <sailthru:vars>
        <sailthru:blogdomain>wgrd.com</sailthru:blogdomain>
        <sailthru:blogmarket>grand-rapids</sailthru:blogmarket>
      </sailthru:vars>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>One Town Is Considering A Ban On Distracted Walking</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/one-town-is-considering-a-ban-on-distracted-walking/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2017 11:23:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The city of Stamford is hoping to charge distracted walkers a $30 fine. Is this fair? Should this be happening? What are your thoughts? <a href="https://wgrd.com/one-town-is-considering-a-ban-on-distracted-walking/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The city of Stamford is hoping to charge distracted walkers a $30 fine. Is this fair? Should this be happening? What are your thoughts? <a href="https://wgrd.com/one-town-is-considering-a-ban-on-distracted-walking/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
      <media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://townsquare.media/site/111/files/2016/09/iPhone-7d.jpg"/>
      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images</media:description>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">https://wgrd.com/?p=415478</guid>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Producer Justin]]></dc:creator>
      <sailthru:vars>
        <sailthru:blogdomain>wgrd.com</sailthru:blogdomain>
        <sailthru:blogmarket>grand-rapids</sailthru:blogmarket>
      </sailthru:vars>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>West Michigan’s Most Underrated Trail</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/west-michigans-most-underrated-trail/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Aug 2017 13:05:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[West Michigan is blessed with hundreds of miles of excellent trails. You'll find finely manicured asphalt trails, off-the-beaten-path gravel trails and other options.
Here's one of the best trails that doesn't get the attention it deserves. <a href="https://wgrd.com/west-michigans-most-underrated-trail/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[West Michigan is blessed with hundreds of miles of excellent trails. You&apos;ll find finely manicured asphalt trails, off-the-beaten-path gravel trails and other options.
Here&apos;s one of the best trails that doesn&apos;t get the attention it deserves. <a href="https://wgrd.com/west-michigans-most-underrated-trail/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
      <media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://townsquare.media/site/45/files/2017/08/IMG_0717.jpg"/>
      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Matt Milhouse, TSM</media:description>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">https://wgrd.com/?p=414209</guid>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Milhouse]]></dc:creator>
      <sailthru:vars>
        <sailthru:blogdomain>wgrd.com</sailthru:blogdomain>
        <sailthru:blogmarket>grand-rapids</sailthru:blogmarket>
      </sailthru:vars>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Stop Pooping Signs Pop Up On Illinois Pedestrian-Bike Path [Video]</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/free-beer-hot-wings-stop-pooping-signs-pop-up-on-illinois-bike-path-video/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2015 12:42:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[What do you do when someone keeps pooping on a bicycle path?  
Well, you put up signs that read &quot;Stop Pooping,&quot; with a crossed-out poop emoji, of course! <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-beer-hot-wings-stop-pooping-signs-pop-up-on-illinois-bike-path-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[What do you do when someone keeps pooping on a bicycle path?  
Well, you put up signs that read &amp;quot;Stop Pooping,&amp;quot; with a crossed-out poop emoji, of course! <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-beer-hot-wings-stop-pooping-signs-pop-up-on-illinois-bike-path-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
      <media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://townsquare.media/site/43/files/2015/03/RS7782_467329607-scr.jpg"/>
      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Kevron2001/ThinkStock</media:description>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">https://wgrd.com/?p=331534</guid>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Free Beer and Hot Wings]]></dc:creator>
      <sailthru:vars>
        <sailthru:blogdomain>wgrd.com</sailthru:blogdomain>
        <sailthru:blogmarket>grand-rapids</sailthru:blogmarket>
      </sailthru:vars>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Strolling Through the Cold Streets of Grand Rapids</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/strolling-through-the-cold-streets-of-grand-rapids/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2014 19:37:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Lunch break! Kind of...
I brought my lunch to work today and figured I better keep myself from getting 'desk sores.' I don't know if that really does exist but I also don't want to find out if they do! The station is located in downtown Grand Rapids, so I decided to take a quick walk and photograph some of the places you could have found me! <a href="https://wgrd.com/strolling-through-the-cold-streets-of-grand-rapids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lunch break! Kind of...
I brought my lunch to work today and figured I better keep myself from getting &apos;desk sores.&apos; I don&apos;t know if that really does exist but I also don&apos;t want to find out if they do! The station is located in downtown Grand Rapids, so I decided to take a quick walk and photograph some of the places you could have found me! <a href="https://wgrd.com/strolling-through-the-cold-streets-of-grand-rapids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
      <media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://townsquare.media/site/43/files/2014/11/20141112_132111.jpg"/>
      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">(Photo: WGRD.com)</media:description>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">https://wgrd.com/?p=300106</guid>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ned]]></dc:creator>
      <sailthru:vars>
        <sailthru:blogdomain>wgrd.com</sailthru:blogdomain>
        <sailthru:blogmarket>grand-rapids</sailthru:blogmarket>
      </sailthru:vars>
    </item>
  </channel>
</rss>