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Horse Power: Equine-Assisted Therapy Retreats
Learn about yourself through equine eyes with hippotherapy.
Beginner Tips for Adult Sk8rs (Video)
40-something Heidi Wachter demos the three moves that helped her get comfortable on her skateboard as an adult — and tries something new, too!
Field Notes: Hog, from Ranch to Table
Whether you hunt or buy your meat, butcher Ross Flynn explains how — and why — to look beyond the tenderest cuts.
Field Notes: Feral Hog Factsheet
Learn more about wild hogs, which are running amuck in Texas and other southern states.
Field Notes: Hog Hunting in Texas
Staff writer Maggie Fazeli Fard shares her experience hog hunting in Southwest Texas.
Retreat to Simplicity: Restorative Spas
No-frills restorative spas offer few amenities, but plenty of relaxation and stress relief. Plus, they’re budget-friendly.
Indulge Your Wanderlust
Part yoga festival, part rave, the Wanderlust Festival feeds the mind, body and spirit — well into the wee hours.
Remote Getaways
Hike-in inns, camper cabins, and ski-in lodges offer the satisfaction of a true escape — with the safety of a solid roof.
Sacred Silence: Silent Retreats
Writer Jon Spayde takes a break from his noisy world and spends a few days in quiet contemplation.
Behind the Scenes With Jennifer Pharr Davis (Video)
Go behind the scenes at our October cover shoot with the adventurer and endurance hiker.
Sharp Shooter: An Outdoor Photography Adventure
Experience 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.
Behind the Scenes With Survivorman Les Stroud (Video)
The host of the popular Discovery Channel show discusses his love of nature — and how we can all benefit from connecting to the earth.
Horseback Humanitarians
Saddle up with Relief Riders International for a do-good adventure in one of India’s most dramatic desert landscapes — and find out if “voluntourism” is right for you.
Wild Thing: Les Stroud
The Survivorman talks about rediscovering his connection to the earth — and how we can all get more nature in our lives.
Respect the Wave: Surfing Adventures
Whether you hire an instructor or head off to surf camp, learning to ride the waves is an excellent way to conquer your fears.
Almost Roughing It: Glamping
Not a fan of hardcore camping? “Glamping” gets you out in nature — without sacrificing the comforts of home.
Hiking on Crane Mountain
Digital Initiatives Manager Jamie Martin offers a sneak peek of her glamping adventure in the Adirondacks.
The Strength to Sit Still: A Meditation Retreat
Fitness buff Jen Sinkler tests her limits — at a mountaintop meditation retreat for beginners.
Come Fly with Me
It’s been more fun to fly since I’ve been following a self-care routine.
Wallowing in Relaxation: Therapeutic Mud Treatments
3 ways to immerse yourself in the rich health benefits of mud.