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How to Take a Sabbatical
By Karen OlsonThinking of taking some time off? Here are six tips to actually make it happen.
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Sabbatical Stories
By Karen OlsonSabbaticals aren’t just for college professors anymore. Many workers are taking time off to pursue a creative project, build a skill, or simply expand their horizons.
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Why Bears Ears National Monument Matters
By Heidi WachterOur staff writer explores the natural and cultural wonders of Bears Ears National Monument and the political tensions surrounding them.
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What Are Some Good Exercises to Do While Traveling?
By Jon SpaydeOur fitness editor offers ways to get moving on a plane, train, or bus.
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Taking a Wider View: Bill Weir
By Heidi WachterJournalist Bill Weir on how storytelling can break down barriers and connect us all.
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Reconnect With Your Partner on a Getaway
By Caren Osten GerszbergCommitting to an annual trip can help couples rediscover what brought them together in the first place.
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Searching for Solitude in Joshua Tree National Park
By Courtney HelgoeAn Experience Life editor travels to Joshua Tree in search of quiet. She finds something else.
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Going It Alone
By Heidi WachterNew editions of kayaking pioneer Audrey Sutherland’s classic books provide inspiration for anyone looking to make a solo journey.
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Field Trips for Adults
By Karen OlsonEdu-ventures are fun, enriching activities, no matter your age or background.
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Tread Lightly
By Heidi WachterHeading out for an adventure? Here’s how to ease your footprint on the landscape.
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Exploring Berlin By Bicycle
By Heidi WachterOur globetrotting staff writer shares fun ways to explore Berlin by bicycle.
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How to Be a Tourist in Your Own Town
By Laine Bergeson BeccoCan’t afford to take a vacation this summer? Here are some simple ways to turn your hometown into a vacation destination.
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My Partner Likes to Camp, and I Like Hotels — What Should We Do?
By Jon SpaydeIn any relationship, says a couples’ mediator, it’s important to celebrate differences and find common ground.
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Cycling Hot Spots in Moab, Utah
By Heidi WachterOur staff writer shares some popular trails in this mountain-biking mecca.
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Hiking the Appalachian Trail
By Heidi WachterNo matter how far you hike, the Appalachian Trail serves as a reminder that any journey begins with a single step.
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How to Build a Campfire
By Kaelyn RileyA few basic instructions are all you need to light up your next outdoor adventure.
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Why Halotherapy Is Worth Its Salt
By Courtney HelgoeHalotherapy has been used for centuries around the world. Its healing benefits have sparked a new interest in salt pools, flotation tanks, and caves in the United States.
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Scott Kranz’s Success Story
By Scott KranzPursuing a newfound love of the outdoors motivated one attorney to rethink his career path.
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Purposeful Movement
By Kara Douglass ThomA veteran athlete learns the value of reintegrating nonexercise movement into her life — and how doing so yields surprising benefits
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The Personal Pilgrimage
By Heidi WachterPilgrimages — religious and otherwise — can connect you with the past, forge new relationships, and help you feel part of something greater than yourself.
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Winter Adventures in Québec
By Sarah Tuff DunnThese Canadian outings will inspire you to break out of hibernation and enjoy the season.