FOREWORD

Autumn is an interesting and controversial season. For many, it is sad, fleeting, gloomy. Few, perhaps, are more fond of it than our great poet, though he himself does not understand why. But I love him."

In the 21st century, autumn is the busiest time of the year for most of us. The end of summer, holidays, vacations. The drive begins for little ones and big ones. School for the little ones. The unknown beginning, the rush, the pressure to perform.

On the radio this morning, a psychologist spoke about the stress for schoolchildren, but even more for parents, who have to camouflage it so as not to frighten their children even more. Even if they can do that, then there is the workplace compliance and then the family responsibility again.

Anyway, the climatologist says we should be glad we have autumn, because it is disappearing from our skies. But it is a miracle that nature is turning around and preparing for winter. The colours of the leaves, the smells of autumn. We must appreciate it, for it gives us strength. It helps us prepare.

Dear reader, holding the autumn issue of Recreation in your hands, you can guess what the answer is: recreation. In the pages of the magazine, this thesis has been proven many times over from the scientific side. I encourage everyone to help the stressful autumn season with outdoor, nature-based recreational activities. Dog bites with fur. The glory of summer is fading, the weather and our moods are turning gloomier. When we get out into nature, we realise that the wilderness, as it retreats into tranquillity, holds wonderful treasures. A morning walk in the gloomy weather is also refreshing. Even a rainy hike has its beauty. Organise as many family and forest activities as possible. The forest is nature at its most dense. If you are accompanied by your puppy, he will help you untangle from nature. Let's hope that horse riding will slowly become accessible to more and more people.

Recreation in nature is important. People who love and know nature will really do something about environmental degradation. And then Autumn will not disappear!

Dr. Ákos Tóth
Senior Lecturer
University of Pécs, Faculty of Science
Institute of Sports Science and Physical Education