nature

The Science and Nature of Wanderlust, tourism, landmarks for nature buffs and more.

Tree-Hugging is Real and It Works
Will you believe me if I tell you that feeling lonely is the social equivalent of feeling physical pain? Studies have shown that it even accelerates the same pathways in the brain that are involved in processing emotional responses to physical pain. How can this be possible? What does that mean?
By Rabia Akram5 years ago in Wander
Seeking Seals, Whales, and Sasquatch
The beauty of retirement is freedom even if the pockets are low on cash. Simple things don’t require a lot of money. Hiking only requires resourcefulness. And the beauty of hiking is that it doesn’t have to wait for Coronavirus to “disappear.” But to enjoy the city life along the way as I prefer to, it will be best to wait for things to get back to the old normal. Maybe by then it won’t require a mask for public places.
By Grant Whitehurst5 years ago in Wander
Escape. Top Story - December 2020.
Surroundings The wind whispering, the night sky filled with stars, and the sound of being alone. In Hagerstown, Maryland, these three things were hard to come by. They were especially difficult to enjoy as the sounds of my latest arguments with my stepmother echoed in my ear. Her constant criticism affected me greatly, and being outside subsided my insecurities she’d placed in my head. I would feel complete as I gazed out into the night, at least for a little while.
By Corinne Jenkins5 years ago in Wander
Enjoy the Free Gifts Life Has to Offer
I Never Appreciated It As I Should Nature is the most beautiful and relaxing way to destress, and it is free! Too often we take life for granted. Unfortunately, not everyone appreciates it. I used to be one of those people. When my husband and I got married, we rented an apartment in a condo at the beach in Puerto Rico. Back then, I did not think it was a big deal. Puerto Rico is surrounded by beautiful beaches, which are easily accessible from anywhere on the island. But other than to dip our feet in the water every few months, we did nothing else at the beach and we lived there for a year.
By Debbie's Reflection5 years ago in Wander
Walking Through the Woods is Good for Your Health
Last weekend I made a very long walk through the woods in the neighborhood, with my husband and with my daughters. Also, last week I went to walk too with my husband a lot, every night before going to bed. I had such a lovely time walking through the woods in my neighborhood.
By Agnes Laurens5 years ago in Wander
Yoxall Lodge Bluebell Woods
So on Saturday 29th April 2017 i went on a day trip with my grandparents to Blue bell woods it was not the place i planned to visit as i stated in my last blog and it is later than i expected to write it. Anyway todays blog is going to be about my visit to bluebell woods.
By Sarah Morley5 years ago in Wander
What A Mountain Can Teach You
I recently got home from visiting my sister is Nanaimo, BC. It was a short yet beautiful visit, full of laughs, some cries, and a shit ton of hikes and trail walks. One day we decided to hike up Mount Benson, which is about 1050 m high, a decent excursion for a novice hiker. I was looking forward to the work out, of course. What I didn't realize is that I would be getting so much more.
By Amanda Giroux5 years ago in Wander
A rock-climbing trip to Baile Herculane
It was in Romania in a ghost town called Baile Herculane. Back in the Soviet Era, it was a popular and luxurious holiday destination. It is a strange town, really. Comprised of tall concrete hotels—relics from soviet times—, even older classical palace-like buildings eaten by rust with broken windows and keep-out signs, wild dogs, rusty bridges over the Cerna river, and aging locals with unmistakable features. It was a slow and isolated microcosm, a place outside of time. Cupped between the palms of enormous stone hands.
By Dominika5 years ago in Wander
A Symbol of Everything that is Good for the Soul. .
As you probably know, Costa Rica is known worldwide for its biodiversity. Mother Nature has been very good to this country. . about the size of West Virginia (0.03 percent of the earth's surface). However, it contains over 6 percent of the world's biodiversity. An equation made in heaven for all of us who visit for the purpose of searching out these amazing creatures presented to us in such a glorious fashion.
By William "Skip" Licht5 years ago in Wander
Finding Wonder in Your Own Woods For Kids and Adults, How to Get Outside For Some Time Each Day
Porcupines hide in trees - did you know that? Look up. Go into the woods near your apartment, and wander. The first time I discovered this I was hiking in the winter. I looked up and thought I saw a great bird's nest. Nope - that scruffiness was a big ol’ porcupine. They are rarely in a tree, but you may catch them in the act of looking for food or just hanging out in a nest they made.
By Kate Nitzschke5 years ago in Wander
Mr Waffles
Mr. Waffles was a super cool tarantula who loved to play with his friends. And he really enjoyed having adventures all over the world. He was big and hairy, but not so scary!
By Lauren Nevil5 years ago in Wander
Get Naked in a Forest at Night
The title above might create the impression that I’m the type of girl who connects with my chakras and burns incense in my bedroom. I’m not, promise.
By Lily Dune5 years ago in Wander