12 Scientific Benefits of Being Outdoors

James Black James has been escaping to the outdoors for as long as he can remember. This first started in family camping trips but soon turned into adventure camps and hiking through the Scottish Hebrides. Now he has turned towards trying to make camping more comfortable and accessible. In his most recent article, 12 Scientific Benefits of Being Outdoors, he explains the 12 science backed reasons to get outside and into nature. If you’re anything like the kids who come to our program or the adults working behind the scenes of EverWild, chances are you love the way spending time in nature makes you feel. But, what is really happening to your physical, mental, and emotional health? Dig deeper by exploring these 12 scientific benefits.