Researchers have found that spending time in nature has positive effects on mental and physical health and wellness. Dedicating just 20 minutes each day to being outdoors has been shown to reduce stress and promote immune system health. So it makes sense that over the last year, people have been turning to national, state, and …
As weather gets warmer and the world begins to safely open back up, both beach town locals and tourists who are looking for a dose of vitamin sea will be flocking to our world’s beaches. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, spending time at the beach is one of the fastest-growing outdoor activities in the …
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Happy National Wildlife Week! We love animals – they’re amazing – and a lot of other travelers feel the same way. According to the World Travel and Tourism Council, wildlife tourism, which includes activities ranging from snorkeling to observing elephants (both on a safari or at the Smithsonian Zoo), is a multi-billion dollar industry that …
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