It is summer and stay-at-home orders are easing across the US. As a result, more people are venturing outside to hike, climb, camp, bike and paddle. Nature is an ideal antidote to the stresses and restraints we are all experiencing these days. But spending time outdoors during a pandemic isn’t simple. Questions abound: Even if a trail is open, should I go? Do...
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The Pacific Crest Trail spans 2,650 miles (4,265 kilometers) from Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon, and Washington. It reveals the beauty of the desert, unfolds the glaciated expanses of the Sierra Nevada, travels deep forests, and provides commanding vistas of volcanic peaks in the Cascade Range. The trail symbolizes everything there is to love—and protect—in the Western United States. Untold...
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The average American spends 93% of their life indoors. 87% of that time is spent inside (the other 6% is spent in automobiles). This means that only 7% of the average American’s life is spent outdoors according to an EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) report. This is so unfortunate considering that spending time outdoors is one of the easiest ways to improve your...
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The waterfront along the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon, March 2020 We are in the midst of a serious crisis. There is a lot of news and uncertainty out there and all around us, and it needs to be taken seriously and wisely. But it's also important to remember, that trees bloom, the sun shines, the rain falls, and the...
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