Northern Michigan is synonymous with lush spring wildflower walks, summer evening strolls, fall color hikes and winter snowshoe treks. But have you heard of “forest bathing”? It’s magnificent in every ...

Forest bathing involves slowing down, disconnecting from technology, and engaging with the sights, sounds and smells of ...

"Being in nature not only made me feel calmer, but also made me identify areas in my life that aren’t serving my needs." ...

Before you grab your loofah and head for the nearest tree, let's clear something up. Forest bathing, though initially sounding like a quiet bath in the forest, has nothing to do with soap, showers or ...

Forest bathing, or “shinrin-yoku” as it’s known in Japan, isn’t just another wellness trend. This nature-immersion practice has quietly transformed from an obscure Japanese therapeutic tradition to a ...

Mirror photo by Colette Costlow / Adventurers walk along the paved road at Canoe Creek State Park while taking in their surroundings. HOLLIDAYSBURG — Relieving stress can be a walk in the park. On ...

Step into the forest, it's hard not to be in awe - of the century-old trees towering above, the sound of birds tweeting, the smell of pine needles in the air. And it turns out, decades of research has ...

Get the rest you deserve Rawson Report showing you some must haves for better sleep, getting some help from our Hearst partners at Men's health unveiling its 2024 Sleep Awards. This is the go neck ...

Forest bathing is a gentle, two-and-a-half-hour meander through the woods with Fidati occasionally pausing those on the walk to make an observation or suggestion for ways to connect their senses in ...

More than a thousand studies (and growing) show that time spent in nature can have a reset effect, washing away the anxieties and stresses of everyday life. A 2019 study published in Current ...