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Exploring Nature: Family Camping Tips

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Exploring Nature: Family Camping Tips – “When are we going camping?” Asked my son the other day. Camping is a highly anticipated activity in our household. As a child, I also loved camping. My parents couldn’t afford fancy trips abroad, but that didn’t matter. Our summer camping trips were filled with the best kind of adventure: exploring forests, climbing rocks, playing in streams, eating marshmallows, and listening to bedtime stories. Camping was magical and I wanted to share that magic with my kids.

I approached our first family camping adventure with excitement. I prepared for everything. I packed, packed again and packed some more. I stocked up on those “ultimate” family camping checklists and created an elaborate system of containers. Instead of feeling well prepared and ready for our camping adventure, all the lists, boxes and plans left me feeling exhausted and frustrated. Camping became a logistical nightmare.

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Cultural Landscapes: Nature And Heritage Interwoven

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Cultural Landscapes: Nature And Heritage Interwoven – Cultural landscapes are places where man and nature have achieved harmony. While there are many reasons to be concerned about the state of our planet and how we interact with Mother Earth, there are also many indigenous peoples who have a long history of respect and love. Around the world there are legions of people dedicated to studying and learning from places where humanity and the natural world coexist in a sustainable and co-existing way.

The cultural landscape has long been a passion of University College Dublin’s candidate for World Heritage, Leanna Wigboldos. A lover of culture, history and heritage, Leanna is a contributor to several organizations dedicated to the preservation of world heritage, including the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) and UNESCO.

Cultural Landscapes: Nature And Heritage Interwoven

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Solo Travel In Nature: Hiking And Camping

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Solo Travel In Nature: Hiking And Camping – My backcountry camping story begins in the spring of 2014 with a guided trip to the bottom of the Grand Canyon. I was addicted. I have dedicated my life to spending most days under the stars and leaving my bedroom as much as possible. And admittedly I was extremely lucky in that I never knocked on wood and had a serious accident in the mountains. But somewhere along the way I realized that time is outside and that’s when I find my best thinking. Away from the ringing of mobile phones, car horns and the familiar, or disturbing, voices of friends. My go-to place when I need to find them. That and a thread if not tough camping buddies – and here I am. Active female backcountry camper (the female part I can’t control). And I know it can be scary – … Read the rest

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Eco-tourism: Immersive Nature Experiences

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Eco-tourism: Immersive Nature Experiences – Need a breather from the daily hustle and bustle? Immerse yourself in the restorative outdoor environments of Puerto Rico and let nature work its magic. From soaking in thermal pools and night swimming in a bioluminescent bay to absorbing the sights and sounds of a tropical rainforest, here are 10 ways to unplug from the noisy world, connect with your surroundings, and let your tension melt away…

It’s a fact that spending time in green environments reduces stress and can improve your well-being. So, take a trip to the only tropical rainforest in the U.S., El Yunque National Forest. Breathe in the fresh air, swim in the lush array of endemic flora, dive into the refreshingly clear waters of the natural pools, and listen to the chirping of birds and coquí frogs. Let yourself be present in a land considered sacred by the Taíno ancestors … Read the rest

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