Your stories of the unexpected kindness you’ve found in the outdoors - from strangers, from nature. We’ve all been finding solace in nature after a hard year, and we wanted to gather your stories to inspire a kinder outdoor world. Of course, as we’ve talked about a lot on the show - the outdoors is not a utopia, or a place we can escape systemic issues. But kindness can create a chain reaction that has long-term impacts for good. Featured in this episode: Helen Wallis, Kelly Hines, Trisha Stull, Ruth Nolan, Lois Van Leer, Hiranya de Alwis Jayasinghe, Jo Ann Hickey, and Andrea Schmuttermaer.Hosted & Produced by Gale StraubAdditional Editorial Support by Julie HotzA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by Goodr, Yonder, Rumpl, & PachamamaJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesFeatured in this episode: Helen Wallis: Instagram @thewalkingtravellerKelly Hines: Instagram @smellyhinesTrisha Stull: Instagram @tjthewildechildRuth Nolan: Instagram & Twitter @ruthnolan  Lois Van LeerHiranya de Alwis JayasingheJo Ann Hickey: Instagram @adkgirl4Andrea Schmuttermaier: Instagram @drea.venturesTrail EtiquetteMelanin Base Camp: 7 Things My White Outdoorsy Friends Don’t Understand About RaceBackpacker: Women in the Backcountry Don’t Need Your HelpClimate CrisisIPCC reportIntersectional Environmentalist’s Summary of the IPCC ReportThe Atlantic “It’s Grim”Grist: UN report places new emphasis on climate tipping pointsRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesGoodr: Head over to www.goodr.com and enter EXPLORE15 at checkout for 15% OFF your entire order.Yonder: Book an escape in nature and find your Yonder at Yonder.com.Rumpl: Get 15% off your first order at Rumpl.com with code SHE15 at checkout.Pachamama CBD: Get 40% off Sleep Well CBD Gummies with code EXPLORE at checkout via pachamamaCBD.com.Music is licensed through Musicbed.Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.