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a person on the beach during summer vacation

10 Last-Minute Things To Do This Summer

The season is winding down, but it’s not too late to get a few fun activities in before school starts. Consider adding these outings to your final days of vacation!…

August 16, 2022

A man running on a bridge for an article about outdoor activities.

The 5 Best Outdoor Activities for College Students

Daniela Saffran, Rollins College

Feeling stressed and trapped within the four walls of your tiny dorm room? Get outside and try something new to benefit your physical and mental health.…

December 28, 2021

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HomeTown USA: The 3 Best Small Towns Across the Country To Visit This Fall

Kelsie Westmoreland, Washington and Lee University

Want to take a weekend getaway? Check out some of the country’s smaller cities to visit this autumn.…

October 6, 2021

A person backpacking is illustrated in front of a beautiful and colorful mountain landscape.

Backpacking Is an Outdoor Balm for Modern Worry

Mason Cannon, Columbia University

For a generation constantly faced with a multitude of stressors, a trip into nature can provide a respite.…

September 2, 2021

an illustration of a mountain lion stalking a hiker

Mountain Lion Attacks Are a Danger to Hikers, but Can Be Avoided

Briana Byus, Biola University

In 2020, there were three known attacks in the United States. Here's the information you need to stay safe while enjoying the national parks this summer.…

July 7, 2021

An illustration for an article about the overwhelming whiteness of outdoor sports shows a white cyclist biking down a trail, while animals hide in the nature beyond.

Mountain Biking and the Whiteness of the Trail

Mason Cannon, Columbia University

The terminology used by athletes and recreationists reflects an underlying violence and a massive racial divide in participation in outdoors sports.…

June 13, 2021

A photo of a woman hiking for an article about hiking trails in Georgia. (Photo by Jake Melara from Unsplash)

3 Hiking Trails in Georgia That Will Connect You With Nature

Kiera Baity, Kennesaw State University

If you’re traveling to or live nearby Atlanta, Georgia, take some time to enjoy these three beautiful wildlife walkways.…

April 4, 2021

Thru-hiking illustration by Daisy Daniel's

A Guide to Thru-Hiking and Why You Should Try It Out

Renee Cantor, University of Pittsburgh

Backpacking through nature and sleeping in a tent under the stars isn't for everyone, but it could be your next adventure.…

September 5, 2020

In an article about the Leave No Trace principles, backpackers walking through the forest

Leave No Trace Is the Ethical Way To Enjoy Natural Spaces

Nora Markey, Wesleyan University

The guiding principles provide a framework for enjoying the great outdoors without disrupting the natural cycles of the environment.…

September 4, 2020

In an article about national parks, illustration by Sezi Kaya of a canyon

5 Oft-Overlooked American National Parks You Should Visit This Summer

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

They might not be as famous as Yellowstone or Yosemite, but these five places are still perfect for experiencing the great outdoors.…

July 5, 2020

‘A Short Hike’ Is a Trail You’ll Want to Meander Again and Again

Isador Pinto, Ringling College of Art + Design

The charm of 'Animal Crossing' is mixed with the exploration of 'Breath of the Wild' in this warm and pleasant indie game.…

September 8, 2019

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