health risks, national parks, public awareness

Cairns: An Ancient Tradition With a Modern Twist

Ever encountered a cairn on a trail? Don’t you want to know why people leave them or why they’re so important? Read this article to find out. What are cairns? Cairns are interesting things you might have stumbled on when on a trail. While they’re starting to gain popularity, they follow an ancient tradition dating ...

Mike West

A stone cairn in the Himalayas.

Doctors Are Now Prescribing Visits to National Parks to Improve Health

Being in nature is good for mental and physical health. It boosts the immune system, lowers blood pressure, improves your mood, and a whole lot more. Nature can heal. That is why Canadian healthcare practitioners are joining the global wellness trend by prescribing time in national parks to enhance patients’ health. How can national narks ...

Mirachelle Joya

A stack of dead wood next to a pond in Rouge National Park, Toronto, Canada.

National Forests in the Baltics Connected With Epic New Hiking Trail

Adventure lovers, particularly hikers, have some great news. An epic new hiking trail has opened that connects various national parks and forests in the Baltic region — Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. The hiking trail is 1,300 miles (2,092 kilometers) long and the majority lies in national parks. This hiking trail brings great opportunities to explore ...

Raven Montmorency

A woman sitting on a rock ledge.