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“Let’s play family!” These three words became a frequent request from our (then) 2.5-year-old daughter soon after we’d taken a six-day van trip together.

For weeks building up to the trip, we wondered if we were mentally equipped for the “adventure.” And days upon returning from the 734-mile journey, feeling and looking more exhausted than when we’d left, we questioned...

Have you ever been out on the trail and found yourself inexorably drawn towards a particular tree, plant or flower? Whether you want to look at it, touch or smell it, some hidden part of you feels that it has something to offer you, even if you don’t understand exactly what. According to integrative psychotherapist Stefan Batorijs, the reason for this may lie in your genes.

“68% of American women wear sizes 14 and up, and less than 20% of outdoor apparel is made in plus sizes. How do you expect 20% of the offerings to appeal to 68% of the people?” asks Raquel Vélez, founder and CEO of Alpine Parrot, an outdoor apparel company focused on creating gear and apparel for plus-sized people and people of color.

In recent years, there has been a ...

We sometimes forget what lies right in our own backyard. To many outside the United States, our national parks are seen as triggers of envy. From the daunting yet magical peaks of Grand Teton National Park to the lush fo...

“Warrior II,” the instructor called out. My feet felt firmly anchored to the ground. My arms felt strong and energized. My breath was steady. For once, I wasn’t thinking about what came next. I was simply enjoying the stillness within the pose.

I had unrolled my yoga mat that day just as I had countless times before. ...