Here we are at the second installment of our Best of State Parks Adventure Travel Guide Series! We’re here to share some of the not so secret, yet powerful benefits of spending time in state parks. Click here and here to get caught up. Today, we’re chatting about the benefits – both physical and mental – of state parks. You can bet that one of the main focuses is on camping under a blanket of stars, one of our absolute…
Picture this: Walking under a canopy of trees, the ground sparkling with snow in the sunlight. The only noise you hear are the crunch of your snowshoes as you travel on a hiking trail winding its way thru the forest. Every so often, you catch a glimpse of the frozen lake through the pines and the brave souls setting up to try their luck at ice fishing. Sounds pretty peaceful, doesn’t it? This, my friends, is one of the many…
There are many benefits of spending time outside, including improvements to your mental wellbeing. There’s just something about feeling the sun on your face and watching trees, grasses, and flowers gently sway in the breeze while listening to the sounds of birds or squirrels chatter around you that can bring a sense of calm or peace to your day. Sitting still and allowing yourself to be present even for a moment can have a restorative impact on you. We have…