Our mission is to teach the health benefits of nature, promote outdoor recreation, and steward the places where we play. We are Opting OUTside* and hope you follow our path. We are pushing the ... Read More →
Nature Immersion
Parkscriptions at Options High School
Parkscriptions at Options High School Progress Report Recreation Northwest’s Parkscriptions at Options High School pilot program has completed the first cohort of 9th graders and is midway through ... Read More →
Why You Should be Forest Bathing
What is forest bathing? By now you might have caught wind of this trending practice. Forest bathing, as the name suggests, is an all-encompassing sensory immersion. It’s connected to relaxation and ... Read More →
6 Simple Ways to Spend More Time in Nature
Computers, phones, and electronics have made life easier, faster and more efficient. But, while technology has benefited our modern lives in countless ways, the overuse of it has created physical and ... Read More →
Walk in the Rain and Reduce Your Stress!
When the rainy season arrives in the Pacific Northwest, many of us prefer to stay inside with a cup of hot tea and a good book rather than get outside during these drizzly days. While relaxing at ... Read More →
Attention Restoration Theory- how nature helps our brain
Spending time in nature provides us with an opportunity to rest, reflect, and restore ourselves. Whether we are looking at a sunset, gazing at the ocean or the mountains, sitting in the park or ... Read More →
Get Your Feet on the Earth and Reduce Your Stress
A great stress reduction technique in nature is called Earthing or Grounding. Earthing or Grounding refers to connecting ourselves to the surface of our planet by sitting, standing, or walking ... Read More →
Surprising Benefits of Walking: An Effective Way to Regulate Genes and Lower Stress
Walking isn’t just a great form of exercise, it’s got some seriously surprising health benefits, too. From shutting off obesity-inducing genes to lowering insulin response, to improving circulation, ... Read More →
8 Ways to Reboot Mind Body Health in Nature for Stress & Anxiety Relief
Rebooting mind-body health is an important practice to integrate in your everyday life for stress & anxiety relief. Just think of how much stress can build up in a day! The stresses and ... Read More →
