Wakiwaki Filtered Water Bottle Review

The Wakiwaki Filtered Water Bottle 20 oz bottle comes with a carabiner for easy carrying.

By Sara Baird.

I took my first wilderness trip when I was 12.  It was a weeklong trip into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in Northern Minnesota with an environmental school.  I will always be grateful that I had the opportunity to take this trip as it changes the way I see the world.  I have memories of great friendships, sleeping under the stars during a meteor shower, and a sense of awe the entire week. The only thing I remember not enjoying on the trip was the taste of iodine in our water.

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The Benefits of Learning CPR

Benefits of learning CPR

By Ashley Nielson.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving procedure that anyone can learn to save lives when someone else’s heart stops beating or they’re unable to breathe. You may know of CPR from popular movies where someone is pulled out of a pool or lake, and a lifeguard performs CPR to get them to start breathing again. However, learning CPR can come in handy in other situations, including electrical injuries, read more

Are Individual Vitamins Better Than Multivitamins?

Multivitamins can help adventuring in nature

By Ashley Nielsen.

When spending a lot of time outdoors trail running, camping, and hiking, it’s important to stay healthy. While you can try to eat as many nutritious foods as you can while camping, it’s hard to take in as many nutrients and calories as you’re burning during your daily activities. Taking daily vitamins is part of many people’s morning routines, but can be helpful especially when you need extra support due to so much exercise.

Not only do vitamins and supplements read more

5 Ways to Protect Yourself from Allergies

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By Julia Olivas

Allergies come with all sorts of unpleasant symptoms that can ruin an otherwise perfect spring or summer day. From digestive problems to headaches and difficulty breathing, allergies are something many people suffer from, especially during the springtime. However, they can flare up at any point throughout the year. While there is no cure for allergies, you can treat and control symptoms. Everyone likes spending time outside, especially when the winter finally ends and you can finally read more

9 Things to Better Your Mental Health

9 Things to Better Your Mental Health

By Casey Scott

Mental health is an essential aspect of our overall health and has recently become more talked about in the media. Taking care of your mental health is an ongoing process, and it can be easy to neglect or not even realize you are struggling until things are already bad. There are so many resources to improve your mental health, and it can be overwhelming to figure out what option can benefit you the most as solutions are not one size fits all. If you’re looking to improve your read more

Mental Health Benefits of Working and Getting Outside More

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By Casey Scott

Spending time outdoors has been proven to improve mental and physical wellbeing. Camping can help to relieve stress, anger, and other negative emotions that we bottle up from daily life. Camping and other outdoor activities can also be beneficial to one’s work life. Nature can help to get us back to a relaxed state of mind, boost our self-esteem, and help us to relieve pressure and relax, which in turn read more

20 Best Outdoor Workouts To Get Your Fitness On

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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 good.

You can create a video of each workout below, or create your own routine by combining exercises from each work. Below read more

Home Camping Alternatives: Xeriscaping for Better Mental Health

Xeriscaping cover photo

By Sarah Hollenbeck

Ever hear of Xeriscaping?

As a woman, the moment I started developing a love for the great outdoors was when I realized that my female intuition was deeply rooted in my connection to nature. That sense of freedom, of renewal with my sense of self, and an ever-present state of inner-knowing, can all be experienced through simply getting in touch with the outside world. Unfortunately in today’s day and age, that’s easier said than done.

As we become more aware of ourselves, read more

What To Pack For Camping During The Pandemic

By Halimeh Salem.

Are you thinking of enjoying camping during the pandemic? If you are, you should stop and plan for it because nowadays there are so many factors to take into consideration. That is because of many factors associated with the pandemic. Covid-19 has changed so many things in the world today especially when it comes to taking vacations and seeing other people. If you want to enjoy camping read more

Tips to Protect Your Skin in Your Outdoor Adventures

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By Elizabeth Jett.

With the summer heat coming up, many people are starting to get ready for their outdoor adventures. Whether you are hiking through a forest or kayaking down a river, there are some things that you should know to protect your skin in the great outdoors. After all, it is hard to ignore the perfect weather and fail to engage in outdoor activities.

What Is the Importance of Protecting Your Skin from The Sun?

The sun is one of the most potent forces on earth, but it isn’t always easy to protect yourself from its harmful rays. The read more