Nature and the Outdoors Articles

Step back in time to explore the architecture and energy of a different era

FEBRUARY 17, 2020 | By Camille LeFevre

In our readers' survey, we also asked how often you feel lonely and why

JANUARY 31, 2020 | By Richard Eisenberg

A second marriage for both of us, we wanted an intimate and low-key event

JANUARY 31, 2020 | By Lisa Kanarek

What I learned about the realities of this new, but old, practice

JANUARY 30, 2020 | By Janet Siroto

Spending time outdoors offers a break from daily life and plenty of fresh air

JANUARY 27, 2020 | By Megy Karydes

Minneapolis artist James Wrayge talks about the adventure of painting

JANUARY 24, 2020 | By Julie Pfitzinger

Quiet reflection and assorted rituals bring a sense of calm and well-being

DECEMBER 9, 2019 | By Louisa Rogers

Benefits include 'no primping' and 'a different level of bonding'

DECEMBER 6, 2019 | By Patricia Corrigan

Building trust and fighting fears on their early morning walks

DECEMBER 4, 2019 | By Elaine Soloway

A group of people with dementia share memories sweet and strong

NOVEMBER 6, 2019 | By Julie Pfitzinger

These part-time retirement jobs and volunteering posts come with cool perks

NOVEMBER 1, 2019 | By Nancy Collamer

In this 'Near the Exit' excerpt, the author invites friends to talk about mortality

OCTOBER 21, 2019 | By Lori Erickson

We asked a noted science journalist for the 'must reads'

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019 | By Craig Miller

New skills, new friends and new perspectives can help women recharge

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019 | By Patricia Corrigan

12 people show what it's like to be true to their purpose

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019 | By Julie Pfitzinger

Helping out at harvest time comes with plenty of tasty perks

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 | By Judy Colbert

A guide to understanding a top issue for many voters

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 | By Michael Smyer and Alan Emery

A run along the beach prompts this author to reflect on his mom growing older

AUGUST 23, 2019 | By Marc Silver

Residents of a Minneapolis neighborhood enjoy the healthy bounty of fresh produce

AUGUST 22, 2019 | By Julie Pfitzinger

Some have found that invigorating time off isn't only for young adults

AUGUST 15, 2019 | By Lisa Fields