Hiking Research

Plott Balsam Mountain Range (North Carolina) The new year is a fantastic time to rediscover how being in nature can help reduce stress...

New research by environmental neuroscientists at the University of Utah and the University of Kansas indicates that hiking does more than...

Many people are disconnected from the natural environment and do not realize the restorative impact that spending time in nature has on...

By Dr. Mark A. Ellison Many people now experience physical and psychological health issues related to the stress, fatigue and pollution...

Acadia National Park, Maine (USA) Photo by Mark Ellison Have you found yourself seeking to escape the stress, noise and pollution of your...

Hiker Bill Boydston on the Appalachian Trail in North Carolina (USA) Photo by Mark Ellison The November/December Issue of the Appalachian...

HikingResearch.com is for people who love to hike, and want to learn more about the restorative benefits of  spending time in nature, and...