Iowans are encouraged to stretch their legs and take a step toward a healthier life with the annual Healthiest State Initiative walk Wednesday.

The initiative’s goal is to have at least one public walk in each of Iowa’s 99 counties. The Healthiest State Initiative began in 2011 with the goal of Iowa becoming the healthiest state in the nation and began with the Start Somewhere Walk. Washington County is hosting five different walks Wednesday, including three in Washington, one in Riverside, and one at Lake Darling State Park. Click here to see the full list of walks.