Benefits of Being in Nature

Benefits of Being in Nature

Being in Mother Nature is soothing to the soul and an uplifting experience. Take a break from technology and take a hike to promote overall wellness. Slow down your brain and allow the Earth’s natural beauty to calm your inner being. Just sitting outside for 20 minutes a day is beneficial to your wellbeing. This must be why our campers are always so chipper! 

Exposure to the many sounds of nature and smells of nature can restore balance within. Do you love the sounds of birds singing or frogs and crickets at night? How about the smell of wildflowers or fresh running spring water? All of these elements have beneficial effects on overall wellbeing. Add all of the campground elements to this mix and we’ve got happy healthy campers! 

Health benefits to being outside: 

  • Improve sleep
  • Reduce stress
  • Increase happiness
  • Brightens your mood
  • Absorb vitamin D naturally 
  • Improve physical health 
  • Promote focus and creativity 
  • Social aspect connects community and like-mind people

Next time you go outdoors, try this mindful exercise called 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique. Notice:

  • 5 things you can see
  • 4 things you can touch or feel 
  • 3 things you can hear
  • 2 things you can smell 
  • 1 thing you can taste

A wilderness environment can restore and rejuvenate your being. Just prepare with SPF, a first aid kit, or supplies as needed. There are many benefits of being outside in our big beautiful natural world. Enjoy and savor each moment.

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