Northern Michigan is synonymous with lush spring wildflower walks, summer evening strolls, fall color hikes and winter snowshoe treks. But have you heard of “forest bathing”? It’s magnificent in every ...

BEND, Ore. — Mindy Lockhart likens connecting with nature to developing a friendship. “You want to hang out with your friends on a frequent basis,” Lockhart said. “Think of your relationship with ...

“Into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.” This quote by naturalist John Muir is how Jane Moore of Orick recently described her experience practicing what’s known as “forest bathing.” ...

Don’t worry, you won’t be rolling in the dirt or stripping down to your undies.

Several chances to experience the Japanese art of forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, are scheduled in coming months in the ...

EMPIRE, MICH. -- A new tour at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore aims to help visitors tap into the restorative power of nature. “Forest bathing” is a new experience now offered by Sleeping Bear ...