This story was originally published on August 24, 2023 and has been updated to include a rerun of the podcast episode. There is a moment of awe that washes over you when you step into a forest.

As both a nature and health enthusiast, I love going for outdoor walks when the weather allows, as I find it to be calming and a great way to get some extra steps in. You may feel the same way and ...

Forest therapy’s mental health benefits. Sara Holger, the founder of Project Get Outdoors, helps youth leaders become certified forest therapy guides. Health professionals have found that when ...

Entering Poland’s Białowieża National Park through an enormous hand-hewn wooden gate, I felt like I had passed through a fairy-tale portal. Inside, my guide and I faced a hardpacked dirt trail leading ...

Previous experiments by the UBC group revealed that exposure to negative ions and natural forest sounds significantly reduces stress and improves sleep quality. For centuries, people have found solace ...

Naturalist Debra Beck points out turkey tracks in the snow to children and moms on a recent Mud Pies nature walk at Fontenelle Forest Nature Center in Bellevue. Carmen Zafft of La Vista adjusts the ...

Mirror photo by Colette Costlow / Adventurers walk along the paved road at Canoe Creek State Park while taking in their surroundings. HOLLIDAYSBURG — Relieving stress can be a walk in the park. On ...

Children today spend more hours than ever in front of screens, whether for school, entertainment, or social interaction. While technology offers many benefits, it often comes at the cost of time spent ...

For experiencing the wonders of nature, is there anything better than a forest hike or a mountain trek? Yeah, there is. It’s called forest bathing and it doesn’t require taking a cold plunge in a ...