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The Great Outdoors and Your Skin

Naomi Cook Camping, Health 25 Comments
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How Camping Affects Facial Aging and What You Can Do About It

By Naomi Cook.

Exploring the wilderness offers a sense of freedom and connection to nature, but it’s important to remember that our skin, especially our faces, is vulnerable to the aging effects of the elements. While a solid skincare routine is essential, some may consider cosmetic solutions like facelifts for more pronounced issues. Here’s how to protect your skin outdoors and understand the role of facelifts in addressing aging signs.

Protecting Your Skin from the Elements

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How Being in Nature Benefits Women’s Well-being

Carina Bayer Health 28 Comments
The connection between women and nature

Carina Bayer explores how nature benefits women.

Hey, all you busy bees out there, ever feel like you’re stuck in a never-ending loop of work, stress, and, well, more work? Trust me, you’re not alone. But here’s the kicker: nature is calling, and she’s got some serious wellness perks up her sleeve, especially for us gals.

We’re talking mental clarity, emotional balance, and a physical reboot that no spa can match. So, why not trade your office chair for a camping stool and your screen read more

Nature Therapy: The Mental Health Benefits of Camping for Women

Hannah Angni Fitness and Well-Being, Health 25 Comments
Nature Therapy Empowerment

By Hannah Angni.

Finding strategies to detach, recharge, and prioritize mental health is crucial in the fast-paced, technologically-driven world of today. One activity that offers a perfect escape from the chaos of daily life is camping. In addition to allowing us to fully appreciate nature, camping has many positive effects on our mental health, particularly for women.

We shall examine the benefits of camping for women’s mental read more

5 steps to protecting yourself from mosquitoes on your next camping trip

Amie Sparrow Health, Safety and Survival 30 Comments
5 steps to protecting yourself from mosquitoes on your next camping trip

Amie Sparrow shares practical tips on protecting yourself from mosquitoes.

Use these tricks to stay bite-free

Nothing can ruin a relaxing outdoor trip faster than having to be constantly on guard to defend against mosquitoes. Unfortunately, they’re a fact of life for outdoor enthusiasts because the things we love doing most while camping, such as running, exercising and exploring are the very things that attract the pesky little buzzers.

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Wakiwaki Filtered Water Bottle Review

Sara Baird Health, Reviews 27 Comments
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

Ashley Nielsen Health, Safety and Survival 28 Comments
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?

Ashley Nielsen Health 27 Comments
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.

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5 Ways to Protect Yourself from Allergies

Julia Olivas Health 27 Comments
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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

Casey Scott Health 23 Comments
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

Casey Scott Health 45 Comments
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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 read more

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