Social distancing doesn’t mean you have to be stuck indoors all the time. Although you should follow all official health orders and guidelines for your local area, getting into the great outdoors amidst the coronavirus pandemic can be done safely – and there’s simply no denying it’s physical and mental health benefits. Here’s how to responsibly ...

Dispersed camping is one of the best ways to find free camping. In addition to the free or very low cost, dispersed camping offers plenty of solitude, privacy, and natural beauty thanks to the often remote locations of these campsites.  So, what is dispersed camping anyways? The term simply refers to camping in an undeveloped campsite in a primi...

Family camping trips are my favorite part of summer. But with campground closures in many states due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, it’s uncertain when we’ll return to camping as normal again, despite many states slowly reopening campgrounds. If you’re getting as antsy for camping as me, backyard camping can give you a taste of the great o...

From the highest state park to an easy walk from your car, these hikes near Atlanta are the perfect places to watch a Georgia sunset.

There's a growing body of research digging into what outdoor enthusiasts have known for a long time: the correlation between nature and overall well-being.

Why CBD works and how some other plants exert similar effects.

Lately I’m observing how many friends and clients are struggling. Whether it’s swimming through collective stress brought on by the current political climate, navigating a career transition, health crisis or relationship/parenting difficulty, or recovering

In today's overly connected 24/7 society, it can be difficult to find quality time with your spouse, kids and friends — let alone yourself.

For when you find yourself between a crack and a hard place.

Earth Day is right around the corner. But, just because we’re all stuck at home for this year’s celebration, doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate the 50th anniversary of this special annual event and encourage others to do the same. In fact, the message of Earth Day is more important today than ever before. The coronavirus pandemic has helped highli...

A sublime hike through magical forests of pine and aspen groves, leading to a beautiful hot springs in which your body can soak after the long climb.

Ready to make some unforgettable memories with a loved one? Here's how to introduce them to adventure travel.

Seeing a single shooting star is special but taking in a meteor shower is nothing short of mesmerizing.  But the problem with shooting stars is they appear and disappear so quickly – in a blink of an eye they’re there and then gone. On a normal night, you’ll be lucky to spot just one or two. During a meteor shower, however, it’s easy to spot a ...

Stuck inside the house right now? Luckily, every home from the smallest studio apartment to the largest country estate (and everything in between) can quickly and easily (and affordably!) be transformed into an oasis of relaxation and rejuvenation by adding in an indoor hammock and a few additional accessories. Transport yourself to an oasis of...

You probably haven’t considered making your own hand sanitizer