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Eco-Friendly Farm Stays Around the U.S.

Eco-Friendly Farm Stays Around the U.S.

If you’ve ever dreamed of running away from your responsibilities to start a life on a peaceful homestead, you’re not alone. While unfortunately this might not be an option for many at this time, you can still get a glimpse of this lifestyle on your next vacation by booking a farm stay.

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    8 Ways to Invite Nature Into Your Daily Life

    8 Ways to Invite Nature Into Your Daily Life

    Getting a breath of fresh air is much more important than it might seem. A 2019 study found that spending two hours in nature a week notably benefits health and overall well-being. Time outdoors is associated with reduced stress, better concentration and mood, enhanced immune system function, and both better social interactions and higher standardized […]

    8 Art Installations and Exhibits Drawing Attention to Climate Change

    8 Art Installations and Exhibits Drawing Attention to Climate Change

    Art about climate change is becoming increasingly common in museums and galleries, but some artists are moving outside and sharing their work in public spaces to reach a broader audience. From parks, to interactive experiences, to underwater landscapes, these displays have a unique capacity to communicate the severity of climate change and our current environmental […]

    How to Watch the ‘Ring of Fire’ Solar Eclipse This Week

    How to Watch the ‘Ring of Fire’ Solar Eclipse This Week

    Happening just after the “supermoon, red blood moon, lunar eclipse” last month, astronomy lovers can get excited for another celestial event on June 10 — the “ring of fire” solar eclipse. Those living in northern and eastern sections of North America will be able to witness the eclipse as it overlaps with the sunrise, according […]

    7 Educational Nature Activities for Kids You Can Do at Home This Summer

    7 Educational Nature Activities for Kids You Can Do at Home This Summer

    After a year of learning from behind a screen, it’s time for some outdoor play this summer. It’s widely accepted that spending time in nature has unparalleled benefits for children; kids who play outdoors are happier, more attentive, and less anxious than those who spend more time indoors. Being in nature builds confidence and creativity, […]

    Rare ‘Half-Male, Half-Female’ Northern Cardinal Spotted in Pennsylvania

    Rare ‘Half-Male, Half-Female’ Northern Cardinal Spotted in Pennsylvania

    Jamie Hill has been a birdwatcher for more than 48 years. After retiring from his career as an ornithologist, he spent most of his time scouting rare birds in the Pennsylvania area. On February 20, he was given the chance of a lifetime to photograph a “once-in-a-lifetime,” half-male, half-female Northern Cardinal. One of Hill’s birding […]

    New Partnership Makes World’s Longest Hiking Trail More Accessible

    New Partnership Makes World’s Longest Hiking Trail More Accessible

    The Great Trail in Canada is recognized as the world’s longest recreational trail for hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing. Created by the Trans Canada Trail (TCT) and various partners, The Great Trail consists of a series of smaller, interconnected routes that stretch from St. John’s to Vancouver and even into the Yukon and Northwest Territories. […]