Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover travel, specializing in adventure and the great outdoors. Garden of the Gods, a park in Colorado Springs, Colorado with ...

From scavenger hunts to bug spotting and DIY bird feeders, nature-based activities give kids a fun, screen-free way to learn and explore outdoors. These ideas encourage movement, creativity, and ...

These days, everyone can benefit from a little more time spent outdoors. Studies have shown over and over that being immersed in nature is good for both your mental and physical health. Not just ...

In his recently published book, Nature and the Mind: The Science of How Nature Improves Cognitive, Physical, and Social Well-Being, pioneering environmental neuroscientist Marc Berman describes how ...