The Beast in Me: How Mental Illness Changed My Outdoor Life—and What I Did About It Sarah Boon|March 7, 2025 How nature has helped one REI Co-op Member cope with recent diagnoses.
I told my anxiety to take a hike. Here’s how it went. McKenna Ownby|December 23, 2024 One REI Co-op Member tells how she faced her fears and tackled a meaningful sunset hike.
How Hiking Saved Me from Postpartum PTSD Jenni Gritters|June 18, 2024 One member who endured a traumatic birth experience tells how hiking (with her newborn son in tow) helped her overcome postpartum PTSD.
Can Hiking Help Heal Veterans with PTSD? Researchers Seek to Find Out Suzanne O’Brien|October 25, 2022 A University of Washington study aims to test the benefits of wilderness hiking among veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
The Nature Fix: Free Your Mind and Go Outdoors Florence Williams|October 25, 2017 I recently gave an author talk in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, about the mental health benefits of walking in nature. I shared some of the lat...
Behind the Scenes: FIFTY – The Movie Elinor Fish|April 15, 2016 As most trail runners will tell you, there’s nothing like a run in the woods or the mountains to refresh one’s mind and lift one’s spirit. ...
