Recovering from addiction requires effort on several fronts. One is making healthy lifestyle changes including eating healthy, exercising regularly, and getting plenty of sleep. A frequently overlooked aspect of self-care is spending time in nature. Not only is spending time … Read More
Science-backed Facts about Nature, Mental Health, and Recovery
When we spend a day in the woods or an afternoon at the beach, we feel better. Something shifts. Connecting with nature is the original and most available way to improve our mental health. When we feel disconnected from nature, … Read More
Nature Makes You Feel Handsome
Nature is astoundingly beautiful. You are part of nature. That makes you astoundingly beautiful as well. If you don’t believe it, you might be struggling with some level of body image issues. According to new research, all you have to … Read More
Springtime In Oregon: Wildflowers and Springtime Adventures In The Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest is never short of seasonal splendours. When it comes to springtime and the blooming of wildflowers, our beautiful local scenery does not disappoint. As it is with all seasons, being a Portland local means there are adventures … Read More
How “Camping” Accidentally Happened
Man has been connected to the outdoor elements for all of his existence, because he was born of it. Our earliest ancestors did not have a language to communicate with, let alone the comforts of a modern world to survive … Read More
Nature Journaling
John Muir was fascinated with the every nuance and wonder of nature from an early age. His recordings of his love affair with nature have shaped the minds of millions of individuals. John Muir’s philosophies and deep commitment to the … Read More
The Romantics: Men Who Wrote About a Love for Nature
Man has always had a love affair with his natural environment. Poets were once the minstrels of love between man and the earth, orally transcribing what was so experiential at the time. The romanticism movement of literature wasn’t about love … Read More
Fall In Love With Fall Foliage With These 2 Local Portland Hikes
Fall is full of sensory inspiration, especially when you live in the Pacific Northwest. It is entirely possible that our region invented fall comfort foods, with our beautiful selections of autumn gourds and squashes. With a crisp air taking over … Read More
Mindfulness In Nature
“In every walk with nature,” nature enthusiast and contributor to the National Park system John Muir once wrote, “one receives far more than he seeks.” He felt that “The clearest way into he Universe is through a forest wilderness.” Every … Read More