Articles On:outdoors

January 27, 2026

Volunteering in Nature Benefits Older Adults

Experience the benefits of volunteering in nature, making you happier and healthier. Here’s how to ...

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A family volunteering in nature with trash pickup. By wavebreakmedia
May 27, 2025

Outdoor Accessibility at Virginia State Parks

Time spent outdoors offers physical and mental health benefits for everyone, but people with disabilities ...

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Kris Gulden, Mason Neck Friends Group Accessibility Advisor, giving a demonstration of an all-terrain wheelchair, part of the emphasis on accessibility at Virginia State Parks. Photo courtesy of Virginia Department of Conservation & Recreation.
October 16, 2024

Get Outside with an eMTB – Electric Mountain Bike 

Injuries and aging can diminish our abilities to get outside, explore nature, and stay fit. ...

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Two senior people riding on a mountain biking trail. With article on eMTB - electric mountain bikes. Image by Monkey Business Images
October 31, 2023

Value of Time Outdoors – Plus Ideas for Seniors

While spending time outside combats the release of stress hormones, the average American spends 93% ...

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A happy older man spending time outdoors. By Spotmatik. Article, Value of Time Outdoors and Ideas for Seniors
March 24, 2023

7 Reasons to Start Fishing

Fishing is one of the most relaxing and enjoyable activities for anyone at any age, ...

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man and grandson fishing - image by Photographerlondon. Fishing is relaxing and enjoyable for anyone at any age. It even offers numerous benefits – including these 7 reasons to start fishing.
January 11, 2023

Seasonal Birding for Year-Round Pleasure

Whether near your home or farther abroad, birds are on the move year round, from ...

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A couple sitting on a park bench birding, with a bird book and binoculars. By Yuri Arcurs. Birds can be enjoyed all year. Writer Martha Steger shares an experience as a new birder on a fall birding trip and offers birdwatching tips.