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Get Summer Savvy: Natural Sunscreens That Work
Learn more about natural sunscreens.
Winter Weather Can’t Stop Fun
Transform any winter day into an opportunity to get moving!
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Winterize your garden
Preparing your garden for winter is essential in wintry climates, where extremely cold air can freeze and dry out even the toughest plants. Today, challenge yourself to prepare for the season and honor the hard work you’ve put into your garden. Here are some tips for keeping your garden safe...
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Mosquito magnet?
Camping and barbecuing season looms, and, for many of us, that means exposure to mosquitoes. If you’re looking to avoid using toxic insect repellants, there are still ways to prevent the pesky buggers from biting. Today, challenge yourself to take the following steps toward a mosquito-free...
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Wear sunscreen in winter
Many people retire their sunscreen for the season as soon as the sun sets on summer. Think again: Although UVB rays — those that cause sunburns and skin cancer — aren’t as strong during winter, UVA rays stay the same, contributing to both aging and skin cancer. Today, challenge...
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Mow high
Lawn care is an area in which most of us can make eco-friendly changes without discomfort. One of the easiest—and most effective—changes is to maintain a fairly tall cutting height. Setting your blade’s cutting height to 2.5-3 inches allows for longer, stronger, more weed-resistant...
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Make it for the birds
Bird feeders are a glorious way to connect with our feathered friends in your garden – or just outside your city window. Assuming you’re accepting of birds’ natural habits – they like to eat garden fruit, can be messy, and tempt cats – a homemade feeder is a crafty way to spend an afternoon – and...
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Embrace the new ecotourism
Ecotourism used to mean flying to a developing country with a rainforest and taking a look around. You can help raise the standard by patronizing businesses that walk the talk when it comes to hiring locally, relying on local talent for brain power, supporting local projects, and enabling local...
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Hunt and gather
Think of outdoor scavenger hunts as a way for kids to get up close and personal with nature in all her forms. Whether they’re handling sticks, stones, or squiggly friends, touching is a form of learning children love. You can even pair up younger and older kids to encourage cooperation and...
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Coast on snow
Snow, speed, and simple pleasure — for many, sledding is childhood. This winter, challenge yourself to journey someplace snowy for at least one day of good old-fashioned sledding.
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Pick up sticks
Have a fireplace? Rather than buying all your wood at the supermarket, why not try gathering a little too? Wood gathering is a great way to get out and moving during winter, especially with family and friends. Walking, bending and picking up twigs, branches, and kindling is really great exercise...
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Take up fitness geography
When it comes to exercise, every region has its benefits and challenges. Finding out what your area has to offer – and what activities present obstacles – can help you develop a routine you can stick to. For example, in sunbelt states, outdoor activities are better saved for early mornings or after...
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Glad tidings
Live near a beach? This weekend, why not check the local tide report and head to some tide pools. There, you can scramble over rocks, discover hidden treasures, be inspired, and feel rejuvenated. Challenge yourself to get outside and observe new life forms – and get a workout to boot.
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Skim the surface
Whether you strap on double skis, single skis or even a wakeboard, water-skiing will get your heart pumping and your spirit flying. With some basic boating knowledge, you can easily rent a boat and take to the water. Challenge yourself and some friends to an athletic thrill that will always leave...
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Get to know wildflowers
Can you identify the wildflowers you see on hikes or local wanderings? Learning the names of flowers – and interesting facts about the way they grow and pollinate – is a rewarding pastime that takes your mind off how far you’re walking. Challenge yourself to grab a book about local blooms and hit...
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Brave the rapids
You can raft the same river over and over and it will never be the same trip twice. Guided tours are advised, as experienced guides offer both safety training and interesting insight to the local ecosystem. Challenge yourself to book a trip with friends…or make some new ones during your trip...
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Plunge into nature
Leave chlorinated lanes behind and enjoy all the benefits of a brisk swim with the bonus of outdoor beauty. Join a swimming club like a triathalon training group or the so-called “polar bear” clubs for the cold-inclined. Or just find a quiet swimming hole and take the plunge. Challenge yourself to...
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Find some fine-feathered friends
Hike to your destination, then enjoy your reward: the secret sights and sounds of nature. Prepare for your birdwatching expedition by researching native species and promising spots to explore, and invite a friend for an extra set of eyes and ears. Challenge yourself to a nature walk with a focus on...
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Make like a duck and paddle
Paddling a boat can be an easy outing or a strenuous day’s adventure - it’s your pick. Choose a local pond, lake or river and a canoe, kayak or rowboat. You’ll build abdominal and upper-body strength while enjoying the breeze you create. Challenge yourself to take to the water.
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Catch a wave of your own
Less a sport than a lifestyle, surfing has a meditative mind-body aspect that earns lifetime devotees. If you’ve always wanted to try surfing but haven’t had the opportunity or courage, sign-up for a lesson or tag along with surfer friends. Challenge yourself to feel the legendary thrill of a great...
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Trot to a stable
Almost anyone can ride a horse. To get started, just book a trail ride at your local stable. Your guides will teach you how to stop, start and steer. If you want to get more in-depth, take a series of lessons or try a dude-ranch vacation. Challenge yourself to commune with nature, get a workout, and...
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Roam off the beaten path
When there’s a group of friends, a campfire and slumber under the stars as payoff, the trail doesn’t seem quite so long. Backcountry hiking let’s you disconnect from the everyday and get closer to nature while you push your physical limits. Challenge yourself to an overnight outdoor adventure with...
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Keep the world beautiful
Show your love for public parks, beaches and hiking trails: Call your local parks department to join a volunteer clean-up program. You’ll have an active day while meeting like-minded folks and helping the community. Bring friends or family to make the experience even more meaningful. Challenge...
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