Dakota County Simple Steps

04/06/2018

Please note: the new Simple Steps webpage has a new link. Please update any bookmarks you have saved to:

Welcome Simple Steps walkers! Simple Steps will help you energize and reduce stress, engage with friends, and enjoy your community. Regular physical activity like walking can help prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer and can help maintain a healthy weight.

03/21/2018

The much loved Simple Steps program is back!

Registration is now open

Join hundreds of other walkers in your community as we kick off the 12th year of Simple Steps in just 15 days on April 1. Take the first step today by visiting the Simple Steps home page to sign up. If you participated last year, you can register this year by logging in with your password.

08/30/2017

Minnesota summer harvest time is in full swing: tomatoes, carrots, squash and greens galore! Put your veggies to good use in this Veggie and Avocado Quinoa Bowl. It's gluten-free and delicious!

https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/summer-harvest-veggie-and-avocado-quinoa-bowl/

08/23/2017

08/21/2017

Have you ever tried water walking? This is your last week to try it out at the Apple Valley Aquatic Center. The center closes for the season Aug. 27. Consider this an option to get your steps in next season - it will count on your Simple Steps tracking log!

Water Walking is $3 for anyone over the age of 12 Monday through Sunday 9:30 am to 10:30 am and Monday through Friday 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Check it out! It's fun!

Family Aquatic Center

08/13/2017

Have you completed your Simple Steps evaluation yet? You have a couple days left to be eligible for the prize drawing. The survey will close August 15. Let your voice be heard; we're listening!

08/05/2017

Hey walkers! Do you ever have those days where it's sometimes harder to breath? It's likely in the air, not your head! Air pollution can harm people who have heart and cardiovascular disease, as well as those with lung diseases like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. If you or people you know are sensitive to air quality, the MPCA encourages you to become “air aware” by signing up to receive air quality forecasts and alerts. This is the first year air quality is being tested statewide! Sign up here for alerts for your zipcode here: http://www.mn.enviroflash.info/signup.cfm

Want to walk on a day when the air quality is particularly bad? Check out our indoor walking options on the Dakota County Simple Steps website.

Thank you for signing up to receive EnviroFlash notifications!

08/04/2017

Couldn't make it to the walking group forum on Wednesday? There's another chance to weigh in on the Dakota County Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan! Come to the open house event August 10 from 4:30-6:30 at Big Rivers Regional Trailhead (1495 Sibley Memorial Highway, Mendota Heights). Hope to see you there!

08/03/2017

Don't let the fun (and fitness) stop now! Even though Simple Steps is over for 2017, registered participants can continue to use the electronic logs throughout the year to track minutes. It's also not too late to join a walking group. Some groups get together year-round. New members are always welcome! Check the webpage for the most up-to-date details on local groups. https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/HealthyLiving/FitnessExercise/Pages/start-or-join-a-walking-group.aspx

​Walking groups can be a great way to stay motivated, get to know your neighbors or co-workers, and learn about new places to walk.