Health
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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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Staying Healthy on the Trail: Nutrition Tips for Solo Hikers
By Caitlin Evans Hiking alone can be an exhilarating, terrifying, life-altering, and excruciating experience. Having just seen Wild for the first time a couple of months ago (and having berated myself for not watching it earlier), I was amazed at how the challenges and setbacks faced by a first-time solo female hiker have been accurately…
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Hiking and Chronic Conditions: Is it Possible to Make it Work?
By Caitlin Evans I wasn’t always hooked on hiking as a form of physical exercise. At first, my weekend excursions were about spending time with friends. We’d get up relatively early on a Saturday or Sunday morning and head to a nearby national park where we’d cover 5-10 miles, depending on the weather and route.…
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5 Innovative Hygienic Camping Products for Women
Sponsored Post from GeekPrepper.com One of the most relevant aspects associated with backpacking and camping is minimalism. The entire adventure requires you to leave most of your things at home and rely on just a few essentials that will let you survive a few days outdoors. Backpacking and camping do not also give you adequate…
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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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Prevent baby overheating when camping
Prevent baby overheating when camping By Allison Barfield Finally, you’ve found an awesome weekend to take your family camping. You won’t have to worry about keeping your baby warm because the sun is out and shining to heat everything up. But keep in mind, that even with mild heat during the spring and summer your…
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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…
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Exercising Outdoors: Tips, Tricks & Benefits
By Scarlet Gratton Numerous studies have shown the benefits of outdoor exercise. Moderate levels of daily exercise can, and in most cases will, improve your mood and give you more energy. A 2010 study done by researchers from the University of Essex has analyzed ten studies with a topic of mood and self-esteem benefits that…