Health
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Wakiwaki Filtered Water Bottle Review
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…
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The 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…
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Are Individual Vitamins Better Than Multivitamins?
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…
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5 Ways to Protect Yourself from Allergies
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…
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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…
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Mental Health Benefits of Working and Getting Outside More
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…
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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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Home Camping Alternatives: Xeriscaping for Better Mental Health
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…
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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…
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Tips to Protect Your Skin in Your Outdoor Adventures
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…