The hottest Outdoor activities Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways

Embrace the boggart!

The Mill • 845 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24

Embrace nature and wilderness rather than fearing it
Allowing nature to thrive is beneficial for ecosystems
Support for products or ventures should come from places of genuine appreciation

The Highest Impact Thing You Can Do in Your Everyday Life

Passing Time • 435 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24

🎭️ Culture Friendship Social Interaction Outdoor activities Personal Growth Relationships

Making friends is hard; introducing others is easy.
Facilitating friendships can have a big impact on the world.
Friendships compound and cascade, leading to more connections.

Angel Lake reward

PASSAGES • 255 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24

🏝 Travel Exploration Nature Outdoor activities Leisure Subscription

Sometimes the best travel days are when you don't go anywhere.
Enjoying a day of relaxation can be a rewarding part of a trip.
Anchoring a tent is important to prevent it from flying away.

The Sixth Borough Explorers Club

Daniel Golliher • 58 implied HN points • 07 Jan 24

🎭️ Culture Exploration New York City Outdoor activities Community Diversity

The concept of the Sixth Borough is symbolic, representing a social graph of New Yorkers who appreciate all five boroughs and connect with the rest of America.
The diversity of experiences in New York City reflects the diversity of America, offering activities beyond just urban living.
The Sixth Borough Explorers Club promotes self-reliance, curiosity, and diverse experiences like rifle training, fishing, birding, and factory tours in NYC.

The journey is the whole point, the only point.

Pinch of Dirt • 157 implied HN points • 16 Mar 23

🏝 Travel Adventure Environment History Science Outdoor activities

The journey is the whole point and the only point of The Great Saunter event in Manhattan
Traveling to Antarctica as a tourist may not be environmentally defensible, raising questions about ethics and moral values
Plant hardiness zones are shifting northward, impacting the native vs introduced plant debate

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Spending Time in Nature Makes You Happier

About to Learn • 156 implied HN points • 15 Apr 23

🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Physical health Outdoor activities

Spending time in nature can make you happier as shown by research
Exposure to nature has various benefits, such as reducing stress and improving mental health
There are theories like Stress Reduction Theory and Attention Restoration Theory to explain why nature has a positive impact

Brook Trouting Through Armageddon

Slack Tide by Matt Labash • 141 implied HN points • 26 Mar 23

🎭️ Culture Nature Writing Family Music Outdoor activities

Finding solace and beauty in nature can provide a much-needed escape from the overwhelming negativity of the news cycle.
Spending quality time with loved ones, like children, in nature can bring joy and a sense of completeness.
Fishing and connecting with nature can offer a reprieve from the challenges of writing as a profession.

Baseball, Without a Chauffeur

Life Since the Baby Boom • 2 HN points • 18 Mar 24

🎾 Sports Baseball Variations Outdoor activities

Kids can enjoy playing baseball without the formalities of organized leagues and structured teams like Little League
Simple games like catch, running bases, and strikeout can offer fun and memorable experiences for kids
Old-school baseball variations like stickball and 16-inch softball bring unique regional flavors to the sport

Joshua Tree notes, & the end of Nomad Year

Joshua's Notes • 39 implied HN points • 29 May 23

🏝 Travel Local culture Outdoor activities Food experiences Relationships

Joshua Tree, California, offers stunning natural beauty and a unique desert landscape.
During their Nomad Year, the author and their partner encountered challenges like water scarcity but found joy in local experiences like the farmers market.
The trip ended on a romantic note with a marriage proposal in Joshua Tree National Park, marking the perfect conclusion to their adventurous journey.

Volunteerism Can Be Easy, Social, and Fun

Cornerstone • 19 implied HN points • 07 Jul 23

🎭️ Culture Community Socializing Outdoor activities Friendship

Volunteering can be enjoyable, social, and straightforward, especially if you're new to it.
Engaging in community service can help young adults find purpose, make friends, and connect with their local area.
Even small volunteer efforts, like cleaning up a park, can have a positive impact and provide a fulfilling experience.

Get Outside

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 01 Oct 20

🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Physical health Outdoor activities Exercise

Bundle up and get outside to enjoy cold weather activities like hiking, ice-skating, and fort-building for mental and physical health.
Invest in outdoor heaters or fire pits to socialize safely while maintaining a six-feet distance from others.
Staying active and planning fun outdoor activities can combat stress and emotional tolls of winter, reducing the need for indoor gatherings.

Of me, what dreams

The Diary of a Citizen on Earth • 0 implied HN points • 05 Apr 23

🏝 Travel Exploration Cultural experiences Adventure Sightseeing Outdoor activities

Imagination shapes the world around us
Exploring different cultures and experiences is valuable
Dreaming of the future keeps us moving forward

Cut down a Christmas Tree, get a Ski Pass

High Absolute Value • 0 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24

🌞 Climate & Environment Wildfires Conservation Outdoor activities Awareness

Tree thinning can help reduce wildfire intensity and make containment easier.
Allowing people to cut down Christmas trees from forests can aid in thinning efforts.
Offering incentives like ski passes can encourage public participation in tree cutting.

Kids are People, too

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 29 Apr 21

🏥 Health & Wellness Children's Health Mental health Vaccination Outdoor activities Risk Assessment

Children and young adults have a low risk for COVID-19 compared to adults.
Kids under 20 are less likely to spread the virus to others.
The risk of outdoor transmission of coronavirus is minimal.