When was the last time you went outside? (Other than from your door to
your car, or to take out the trash.) If you're like most of us, you
probably aren't getting outside enough.
There's nothing wrong with being a homebody. But if we don't expand
beyond our four walls, we are missing out on what this amazing planet
has to offer us.
The label "outdoor enthusiast" might conjure up images of weary hikers
laden with cumbersome packs, covered in dirt and sweat, subsisting on
tasteless dehydrated meals and fending off bears and mosquitos. Yet
dedicated hikers will tell you that the benefits of venturing outdoors
far outweigh the challenges (and the grime). But what if you're not
convinced? Do you really need to spend a week on an isolated trail to
gain the glory of an outdoorsy life? And what's the benefit of being
outside, anyway?