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The Unexpected Gifts of Travel
By Anneli RufusWhy a change of scenery can make us feel better about everything — including ourselves.
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Escapist Reading
By Elizabeth MillardChoose your own summer adventure with a trio of travel books that explore life off the beaten path.
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Horse Power: Equine-Assisted Therapy Retreats
By Terri TrespicioLearn about yourself through equine eyes with hippotherapy.
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Sardines, Skyways, Sauerkraut, and Organic Salons
By Casie Leigh LukesCasie Leigh Lukes on the benefits of trying new things — to banish the blahs out of this long winter.
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Beginner Tips for Adult Sk8rs (Video)
By Experience Life Staff40-something Heidi Wachter demos the three moves that helped her get comfortable on her skateboard as an adult — and tries something new, too!
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Field Notes: Hog Hunting for a Good Cause
By Maggie Fazeli FardWhen a hog hunt is about more than just hunting.
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Field Notes: Hog, from Ranch to Table
By Maggie Fazeli FardWhether you hunt or buy your meat, butcher Ross Flynn explains how — and why — to look beyond the tenderest cuts.
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Field Notes: Feral Hog Factsheet
By Maggie Fazeli FardLearn more about wild hogs, which are running amuck in Texas and other southern states.
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Field Notes: Hog Hunting in Texas
By Maggie Fazeli FardStaff writer Maggie Fazeli Fard shares her experience hog hunting in Southwest Texas.
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Retreat to Simplicity: Restorative Spas
By Regina Winkle-BryanNo-frills restorative spas offer few amenities, but plenty of relaxation and stress relief. Plus, they’re budget-friendly.
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Sacred Silence: Silent Retreats
By Jon SpaydeWriter Jon Spayde takes a break from his noisy world and spends a few days in quiet contemplation.
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Behind the Scenes With Jennifer Pharr Davis (Video)
By Experience Life StaffGo behind the scenes at our October cover shoot with the adventurer and endurance hiker.
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COMING CLEAN: Mini Workout: Sprints + Pushups
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlLace up the running shoes and go! This simple drill helped me meet my weekend workout goal.
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COMING CLEAN: Creating Better Weekends
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlAnother weekend is upon us. Here’s how I’m making it a great one.
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Sharp Shooter: An Outdoor Photography Adventure
By Heidi WachterExperience Life‘s social-media specialist, Heidi Wachter, embarks on a photography expedition in the Arizona desert and learns to see nature through a different lens.
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Behind the Scenes With Survivorman Les Stroud (Video)
By Experience Life StaffThe host of the popular Discovery Channel show discusses his love of nature — and how we can all benefit from connecting to the earth.
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Wild Thing: Les Stroud
By Laine Bergeson BeccoThe Survivorman talks about rediscovering his connection to the earth — and how we can all get more nature in our lives.
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Hiking on Crane Mountain
By Jamie MartinDigital Initiatives Manager Jamie Martin offers a sneak peek of her glamping adventure in the Adirondacks.
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Come Fly with Me
By Heidi WachterIt’s been more fun to fly since I’ve been following a self-care routine.
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COMING CLEAN: Reaching New Peaks
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlMost of the hiking I do in the Twin Cities is on trails and fairly flat ground in local parks. On our trip to Colorado, we planned to be active every day, and Sunday’s plan included driving and hiking. And hiking here means elevations of 5,400 feet. (Our next stop is Estes Park, where elevations… Read more »
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COMING CLEAN: Airport Food
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlIn celebration of my 31st birthday on the 12th and our six-year anniversary on the 9th, Kyle planned a trip for us to Colorado. We haven’t flown anywhere together since our Florida trip in March 2011, so I was excited for this vacation — and to visit someplace new. I was prepared to challenge my… Read more »