hikingresearchJan 7, 20182 min readFive Ways to Connect to Nature in 2018Plott Balsam Mountain Range (North Carolina) The new year is a fantastic time to rediscover how being in nature can help reduce stress...
hikingresearchMay 1, 20122 min readEnvironmental Neuroscientists Determine Hiking Makes You Smarter!New research by environmental neuroscientists at the University of Utah and the University of Kansas indicates that hiking does more than...
hikingresearchFeb 19, 20121 min readExperiential professional /personal development programs on utilizing nature for improved health, seMany people are disconnected from the natural environment and do not realize the restorative impact that spending time in nature has on...
hikingresearchJun 9, 20112 min readSoft Fascination Allows The Mind To Wander in a Noisy, Urban WorldBy Dr. Mark A. Ellison Many people now experience physical and psychological health issues related to the stress, fatigue and pollution...
hikingresearchMar 26, 20113 min readEscape!Acadia National Park, Maine (USA) Photo by Mark Ellison Have you found yourself seeking to escape the stress, noise and pollution of your...
hikingresearchDec 16, 20101 min readThe Restorative Benefits of Hiking and its Relationship to Job SatisfactionHiker Bill Boydston on the Appalachian Trail in North Carolina (USA) Photo by Mark Ellison The November/December Issue of the Appalachian...
hikingresearchAug 7, 20101 min readWelcome to HikingResearch.com!HikingResearch.com is for people who love to hike, and want to learn more about the restorative benefits of spending time in nature, and...