Making Time for Nature

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How to make time for nature, even in the winter season. It can be be all too easy to get into a groove that doesn't include the outdoor activities you love -- but that's OK, too. This episode shares some practical tips for experiencing nature year round. We talk to She Explores and Women on the Road team members Noël Russell, Laura Hughes, and Hailey Hirst about how they incorporate nature into their everyday lives, and why it isn't always easy. Women featured in this episode: Noël Russell, Laura Hughes, and Hailey Hirst Hosted by Gale Straub Tips for experiencing nature year round, even in winter: Eat your meals outside Walking your dog Driving with your window open Try a new activity: snowshoeing, cross country skiing, skating, ice climbing, ice fishing - for a few ideas! Go out with a friend that loves cold weather Treat yourself to something you love after you step outside Read an adventurous book and experience some 'armchair' outdoor time Sent up a tent inside! Bring some plants into your home Take note of the 'in-between' moments: shoveling snow, the light through the trees, a bird in the distance In this episode you'll hear: Nature sounds from New Hampshire and Utah! How Noël taps into nature while living in a city Why walking her dogs helps Noël experience nature on weekdays Why it can be harder to spend time outside in the winter Suggested new activities to try this season Why Women on the Road podcast host Laura Hughes has conflicting feelings about winter How hiking in Moab has helped Laura learn about her new home Why Hailey Hirst has spent more time inside than usual this winter How an injury can change your perspective Advice Noël, Laura, and Hailey have for tapping into nature year round Sponsored by NoteCast by EX-IQ Join us in our She Explores Podcast Facebook Group Learn more at She-Explores.com Sponsor Website Head to notecast.app and use the code 'EXPLORES' to get your first 60 days free! Resources Noel Russell: Instagram Laura Hughes: Instagram Hailey Hirst: Instagram What Hailey's reading: Girl in the Woods & Paddling North Women on the Road: Episodes & Instagram She Explores Book She Explores Book Limited Edition Poster Promotion Enjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It’ll help other people find us. Music is by Lee Rosevere and Kai Engel using a Creative Commons Attribution license.

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