Park life
One perk of post-pandemic life is our new-found appreciation of our outside spaces. Now researchers at the University of Connecticut say our perception of the great outdoors has seriously changed as a result, with a growing desire to immerse ourselves more fully in nature.
As people flocked outdoors during lockdown, the study noticed some interesting trends, with people travelling further afield to enjoy nature: ‘Rural trail use increased compared to urban trails,’ reveals study co-author, Sohyun Park.
The study also picked up on significant changes in keyword usage on social media, with more people referencing nature and their experiences within it,
