Cold, soaked clothing can ruin an otherwise great day on the water, but preparing for the conditions you’ll encounter with the right apparel can keep you safe and happy as you paddle.  You might get a rare spring day when temperatures top 80 degrees, but the water will still be relatively cool in many regions [...]

The volcanic hot springs of Italy are harboring more than just a great vacation destination. According to a recent scientific expedition, they might be hiding the key to a clever way to clean up our carbon footprint.  In the Baia de Levante, off the coast of the island of Vulcano, researchers discovered a kind of [...]

If you’ve been meaning to give meditation a try and you’ve been putting it off, here’s your official invitation: A new collaboration between Headspace and the National Parks Foundation is bringing you guided meditations and bedtime stories straight from your favorite parks.  Headspace, a meditation app that offers “sleepcast” bedtime stories to help you wind [...]

Beach vacations. The phrase evokes warm sun, soft sand, stunning sunrises and sunsets and total relaxation. But a trip to the beach can also be associated with sunburn and dehydration, if you don’t properly protect yourself and your family. You might have considered traveling with your own beach shelter, in the form of a tent. [...]