Fitness and Well-Being
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Nature Therapy: The Mental Health Benefits of Camping for Women
By Hannah Angni. Finding strategies to detach, recharge, and prioritize mental health is crucial in the fast-paced, technologically-driven world of today. One activity that offers a perfect escape from the chaos of daily life is camping. In addition to allowing us to fully appreciate nature, camping has many positive effects on our mental health, particularly…
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20 Best Outdoor Workouts To Get Your Fitness On
By Vanessa Panopio It’s so much more enjoyable to work out outdoors during nice weather. Head to the park for a nature walk, take your dog for a jog, enjoy a bike ride around town or do some simple workouts at home. Regardless of what you choose to do out there, being active always feels…
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Being Pandemic Prepared: A COVID-19 Pandemic Lesson
By Samantha Rupp If you were caught off guard by the COVID-19 pandemic, you certainly weren’t the only one. Amid local governments putting lockdowns and quarantine measures into place, individuals and families across the country found themselves unprepared to deal with a pandemic and, in many cases, they panicked. Local grocery stores ran short on…
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Your First Hiking Adventure: Science-Backed Ways to Conquer Anxiety
By Caitlin Evans I haven’t always been the outdoorsy type of person. Sure, I had always preferred walking instead of driving, and during the warmer months, my bicycle is my most prized possession, but hiking and camping were something entirely different. Somehow, I had always thought of them as reserved for hardcore nature enthusiasts willing…
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Set Your Inner Adventure Junkie Free
Set Your Inner Adventure Junkie Free: How to Cope With Setbacks, Fear, and Anxiety By Caitlin Evans The word adventure has a jolly good ring to it, doesn’t it? There you are, climbing a mountain, struggling through the fast-melting snow, the weight of your backpack pinning you down to the face of the cliff. Or…
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5 Must-Have Hygiene Essentials for Camping
By Elise Hanson There are lots of things you need to pack when you go camping — from equipment and rations to weather-ready clothes. While you’re busy packing, however, make sure you don’t forget your all-important hygiene items. These essentials often go forgotten in the face of everything else you’re thinking about, even though your hygiene needs…
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How to Camp and Travel with a Bad Back
By Elise Morgan Those of us who love adventuring don’t ever want to stop, and we certainly aren’t going to let the years keep us from travelling. But as time marches on, many people find it more and more difficult to travel and venture outdoors. One of the most common hurdles is a bad back.…
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Being Outdoors For a Fast Medical Recovery
There are many reasons why being outdoors for a fast medical recovery actually works. By Mia Johnson There are numerous reasons and benefits of being out on the open, especially somewhere where the air is clean and the weather and temperature is just right. From time to time we all need to escape from the hustle…
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Taking timeout during recovery
Taking timeout during recovery is so important to the healing process By Michelle Peterson When you’re in the process of recovering from an addiction, the more you can focus on treatment and avoid stressors and triggers, the better off you’ll be. With that in mind, taking a camping sabbatical can help to ensure your success.…
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Go for a Budget-Friendly Weekend Jaunt
Go for a Budget-Friendly Weekend Jaunt and feel so much better for it. By Michelle Peterson While indoor entertainment can help you decrease your stress levels and relax after a hard day at work, there are few things better for you than being outdoors. The combination of natural light, fresh air, and physical activity make…