Ways to Change up your Walks
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If you normally walk in the mornings, try a late evening. That familiar path looks different at midnight.
Carry a 30 lb pack. Time yourself. Speed up. Or even better, slow down.
If you normally walk the streets of your neighborhood, try walking the mall. Or go to a large department store and intentionally walk each aisle. Can be tiring but you will find new things every time if you pay attention.
If you walk alone, bring a friend. Or ditch the group and try a solo hike.
If you normally use ear buds, turn them off and listen to what's around you. Literally stop and smell the flowers.
If your walks are getting stale, what if you used roller skates? Or a mountain bike?
This will get you off more beaten trails and allow to get a feel for nature. Be prepared. You may be doing a lot more ducking, scrambling, etc. than you are used too. You will also have to take care not to get lost.
Walk along the rails and imagine yourself with a bindle over your shoulder as you hobo across the land.
Even cities and towns without dedicated bike paths will often have marked bike routes through and around town on regular surface streets. These are often meant for cycling tourists but nothing says you can't simply follow the signs as you hike. These routes are often designed to avoid the most congested areas while still having interesting sites
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