49 Outdoor Diary: Sometimes Things Are Hard (And That’s OK)

387: The marvel of nature reclaiming everything, including me (Outdoor Diary): There’s something both comforting and amazing about the way nature takes the reigns no matter what happens. During a recent walk in the woods, I saw startling new growth on top of recent harm, and it was just the reminder I needed about nature’s... by Humans Outside

6 min listen

386: Chasing your hard and honoring your why through tough stuff outside (Emily Halnon, author and ultrarunner): No matter how you define “hard,” heading outside offers plenty of chances to tackle it. Many people who choose to tackle hard stuff outside are pushed to do so to honor some kind of “why.” For some of us, that “why” is health or to push... by Humans Outside

38 min listen

385: It sounds like late spring out there and I love it (Outdoor Diary): There’s something special about the way spring sounds in Alaska. Maybe it’s how dramatic the experience is as compared to the sounds of winter. Maybe it’s that they’re happy sounds that I can hear through my windows. Maybe it’s that the... by Humans Outside

6 min listen

384: When I’m feeling overwhelmed, this counterintuitive outdoor step helps (Outdoor Diary): I do it to myself and over and over again. That feeling of overwhelm sneaks right in, and it’s entirely because of my own poor choices. (You would think I’d learn my lesson, but I have not.) So when the going gets crowed, what do I do? I think... by Humans Outside

5 min listen

383 Best of: How to make nature your fix right where you are (Florence Williams, author): Florence Williams has learned a thing or two about making the most of what you have right outside your door and the tools you already possess to do so. Since Florence, author of “The Nature Fix,” literally wrote the book on how going outside... by Humans Outside

39 min listen

382: The key to seeing wonders outside (Outdoor Diary): I used to hear friends talk about the crazy wonderful things they were spotting outside and wonder how it was I was missing out. Why didn’t I see that stuff? Were they trying harder? Going places I didn’t want to go? Getting up in tbe middle of... by Humans Outside

5 min listen

381: My outdoor habit has taught me this about getting OK with seasons (Outdoor Diary): When was the last time you thought about the way learning to notice and navigate changing seasons affects how you view your indoor life? One of the best things about spending a lot of time outdoors is how it prompts you to pause and see how the world... by Humans Outside

6 min listen

380 Best of - Safe and Solo: Empowering Women to Play Outside Alone and Feel Great About It (Nicole Snell, self-defense expert): Ready for solo adventure? Feeling safe? Getting out there by yourself can feel like a real safety risk. I absolutely love going out alone, but I know it comes with pros and cons. But it doesn't mean I don't go. It just means I go empowered.... by Humans Outside

47 min listen

379: Have you hugged a tree lately? Because I have, and it’s great. (Outdoor Diary): When did you last hug a tree? I mean literally, actually hug a tree? Yeah, I know it sounds weird, but hang with me, because this silly thing has been recharging and reshaping how I feel about heading outside. Listen now! ... by Humans Outside

6 min listen

378: Looking outside for symbols of hope (Outdoor Diary): The changing of seasons is the perfect time to look around for signs of changing life outside. But what if instead of just seeing the signs, you looked at them as encouragement for your day? What if you saw them as symbols of hope that you can take... by Humans Outside

5 min listen

377 Powered by City Nature: Fueling an Urban Outdoor Habit (Brittany Gowan, author and coach): If you’ve ever spent time living in a major city, you know finding nature takes a lot more intentionality than if you spend all of your time in a rural environment. You might even think about experiencing nature in a city as happening in spite of... by Humans Outside

35 min listen

376: Here’s an outdoor thing I’ve never once regretted (Outdoor Diary): You know the photos don’t tell the whole story: doing something cool outdoors or going on an epic adventure takes work. And I don’t just mean deciding where to go and then peeling yourself out of your house. I mean: Sacrificing other things you... by Humans Outside

6 min listen

375 Dear future me: Here’s a lesson about the power sunshine. (Outdoor Diary): You’d think after all of these days outside over years of keeping my outdoor habit, I’d have figured out that after feeling some kind of way in the winter, I am an entirely new person when the daylight comes back. But no. So this is a letter from... by Humans Outside

5 min listen

374: What to do when your adventure falls apart thanks to another human (Luc Mehl & Sarah Histand, outdoor adventure experts): Remember my rim-to-rim hike in the Grand Canyon that became a dangerous disaster after another member of the group put us all at risk? Yeah, that wasn’t great. But when I shared that story, I immediately received a parade of messages from Humans... by Humans Outside

46 min listen

373: What to do when the outdoors wears on your every nerve (Outdoor Diary): There are just certain outdoor things that drive me absolutely bonkers. They make my nerves feel like tattered edges, especially if they’ve been going on for awhile. And that’s a problem, because I am committed to getting outside every single day,... by Humans Outside

8 min listen

372: They clear-cut part of my backyard trails and I’m devastated (Outdoor Diary): They clear-cut part of my backyard trails and I’m devastated (Outdoor Diary) When I heard the saws, I should’ve known it was not a good thing, not just a trail crew clearing wood downed on the trail. I never guessed the loss those sounds were... by Humans Outside

8 min listen

371 Low Pressure, High Fun: These Experts Know How to Maximize National Park Trips (Matt and Karen Smith, National Park travel experts): Planning a visit to one of the many national parks or federally protected lands? You’ll be in good company. Visiting these spaces is more popular than ever before. So how do you make sure the company isn’t too good? How do you avoid the crowded... by Humans Outside

43 min listen

370: The day we did all of the outdoor winter things … sort of (Outdoor Diary): partial selection. Check to make sure intra-doc links work. -----> What would happen if you spent a handful of hours attempting to do every available outdoor activity in a certain area? That’s the question I asked before a Do All The Things day I... by Humans Outside

7 min listen

369: The thing I like most about podcasting? It’s the connections (Outdoor Diary): With four years of running this podcast behind me, I’ve been thinking about what I have learned from this journey and the many, many guests I’ve interviewed. Inspiration. Thought-provoking lessons. A change in perspective. All of my interviews and... by Humans Outside

4 min listen

368 ‘Like Going Outdoors on a Rainy Day:’ The Power of Nature for Moving Grief and Trauma (Denali Strabel, semi-pro mountain runner): When life comes at you hard -- pain, trauma, injury, loss, grief -- the outdoors is there just waiting for you to use it for healing. You just have to go outside. That’s what Denali Strabel, a semi-professional mountain runner and life-long Alaskan... by Humans Outside

59 min listen

367 ‘What do you do if you’re sick?’ I still keep up the outdoor streak (Outdoor Diary): It’s a question I’ve heard several times over my more than 2,300-day outdoor streak: ‘what do you do if you’re sick?’ Since I’ve never missed a day, and I’ve definitely been sick more than once, you can easily guess that I still go... by Humans Outside

4 min listen

366 Best of: How to Use Nature to Heal from Heartbreak (Florence Williams, author): One of my favorite benefits of spending time outside is how doing so daily has worked to better my relationships, giving me space to grow them in the context of nature. But did you know nature can also help when a relationship ends -- that it can... by Humans Outside

45 min listen

365: This One is About Our Dog Chloe, the Best Good Girl (Outdoor Diary): It was a sad closing to the week in my house as we said “goodbye” to our dog of 12 years. We brought so much joy to each other. But it was time to let her go. Chloe was there when I first started spending time outside for nature’s sake, so... by Humans Outside

6 min listen

364 ‘Ranger of the Lost Art:’ Chasing Down Art from the U.S. National Parks (Ranger Doug Leen, National park poster expert): Every now and then you run across something that captures your imagination while giving you a connection to an outdoor experience you loved. That’s exactly how I felt the first time I came across one of the National Park posters designed by amateur... by Humans Outside

33 min listen

363: How to Find Time for Epic Adventures in Normal, Totally Regular Life (Outdoor Diary): Wondering if you really do have time for that epic outdoor adventure in the middle of your otherwise normal life, or not quite sure if you can make it happen? That’s how I felt recently while trying to balance my desire to head out for an ice... by Humans Outside

6 min listen

362: When the Outside Thing Just Doesn’t Feel Right It’s OK to Go Home (Outdoor Diary): How do you handle zero-fun outdoor time? Push through and get the goal anyway before calling it quits? Wrap it up and head back to the car? Beat yourself up about quitting? Know that it’s OK? This week on a mountain adventure with a few friends I... by Humans Outside

5 min listen

361: ‘Everything Started to Feel More Amazing:’ The Startling Joy of Exploring Close to Home (Alastair Humphreys, author and adventurer): How well do you know the outdoor areas near your home? I don’t just mean the obvious spots, I mean all of the spaces. And what would happen if you took the time to truly and deeply explore them? That’s something British adventurer and author... by Humans Outside

36 min listen

359: Here’s My (Easy) New Outdoor Habit. You Should Join Me (Outdoor Diary): If you’ve been keeping your outdoor habit for awhile just like me, you might be looking for a way to give it a little boost. Or maybe you’re new to this, but want to add a little spice or specific outings to your outdoor life. If that’s you,... by Humans Outside

6 min listen

358: What Is Your Superpower? Here’s Mine (Outdoor Diary): One of my favorite things I’ve gained from heading outside every day? The discovery that I have an incredibly useful superpower. No, it’s not x-ray vision, time travel or flying, which is a bummer because those would all be very cool. It’s a... by Humans Outside

5 min listen

357: Here’s Exactly How to Trade-In Old ‘Bad’ Habits for Better Ones (Sarah Hays Coomer, wellness coach and habit expert): If new habits or a wellness practice refresh is on your mind, you’re in good company. The start of a new year or new season often feels like the perfect time for a refresh. But if you’re going to squeeze in a new helpful habit or practice, you... by Humans Outside

42 min listen

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49 Outdoor Diary: Sometimes Things Are Hard (And That’s OK)

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