BY: NADIA ZAIDI Shelter may be one of our basic needs, but it doesn’t hurt to get out a little. Actually, it’s kind of necessary. Exposure to the sun calibrates your body’s circadian clock. This basically regulates everything from appetite…
Spend a night in an owl-shaped cabin in France’s wine country – for free
In France there is a project called the Suburban Shelters ( Les Refuges Periurbans). The architects have combined the beauty of art with the serenity of nature by creating fascinating structures shaped like owls that live in the banks of…
The organic gardener’s guide to greenhouses
BY: JENN FRENCH The green revolution was slow to start, but now more than 60 per cent of American households have resolved to be more sustainable. With that comes an increased interest in home gardening fruits, vegetables, herbs and other…
Environmentally friendly camping gear: 5 suggestions for your next wilderness adventure
BY: PHILIPPE DE JOCAS Spring’s almost upon us, and as the snow recedes, the blossoms bloom, and the trees regrow their old covering of foliage, the wilderness minded among us turn back to getting out into nature for another long…
How to make your camping vehicle green for your next camping trip
BY: PHILIPPE DE JOCAS When you think of climate change, what immediate suspects come to mind? Coal mines and factories, certainly, but don’t forget trucks, heavy freight trains, and other diesel-fueled behemoths. They’ve all played a role in the global…
Backpacking sleeping pad: Why you should invest in a good night’s sleep
Getting a good nights sleep on the road can be hard. Especially so if your sleeping plans involve a tent, a car, or the cold, cold ground. Trust that if you plan on sleeping in locations that don’t involve a…
Study shows that camping can help you get a better sleep
BY BROOKLYN PINHEIRO In modern times so much can be artificial, from artificial intelligence to artificial lights. And unless the idea of robots is paralyzingly terrifying to you, only one of those things is keeping you up at night. Lack…
Why we should all be practicing Friluftsliv – Norway’s philosophy of getting back to nature
BY: KIRSTEN POWLEY By now we all know that Scandinavia has it down when it comes to happiness and society values. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know that Danes, notably the happiest people in the world according…
This outdoor retailer is donating 100% of its Black Friday sales to grassroots environmental groups
BY: JESSICA BEUKER Ahh Black Friday; a day where Americans bludgeon the shit out of strangers for a discount on a flat screen, less than 24 hours after they give thanks for everything they have. For years Black Friday has been regarded…
Research shows that gardening makes you healthier and more relaxed
Gardening has often been dismissed as the pastime of senior citizens looking to fill their post-retirement days, but what if the mental health benefits outweigh any preconceived notions one may have had about this eco-friendly act. Gardening allows people suffering…
This documentary proves that outdoor adventures are essential to human health
BY: ZOE MELNYK Though it may be practical, addictive and entertaining, technology often removes us from the basic wheelwork of life —nature. But how does this disassociation from the natural environment affect our psychology and physiology? Many of today’s children…
I moved to a remote cabin in Alaska. It was the best decision I’ve ever made
BY: HANNAH WRIGHT Some people shudder at the thought of living in the woods. For me, it was a gateway to another realm. In a society that bleeds technology, instant gratification, and convenience, many of us are left craving challenge…