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The Therapy of Hiking
I regularly pee in the woods. I’m not particularly proud of this, however this is where I am at with my life. I am not a gym junkie or church going. I am well past the school-gate mums group. I am not a joiner. But I have joined a women’s only hiking group. Within this Read More
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Birds in parks: A bird’s ear view of Rippon Lea Estate
Through an unplanned quirk of habitat management, the grounds at Rippon Lea Estate have become an unlikely refuge for many of south-east Australia’s disappearing bird species.
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The rise of the low-impact world traveller
A recent trip to Africa for columnist Dan Slater revealed how some developing nations are facing the plastic problem, and how easy it is for visitors to take part in solving it.
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Spectacular highlining on Tassie’s coast: Q&A with Valentin Rapp
The adventurer behind Discover Interesting’s ‘Path of the Sky’, Valentin Rapp shares the insights gained from highlining some of Tasmania’s most breathtaking coastline.
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Path of the Panda: Q&A with photographer Kyle Obermann
A new article reveals the story of a Beijing-based environmental photographer on a nine-day expedition to promote conservation and in Sichuan, China.
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Paul Pritchard’s 19 years of ‘patience and determination’
In a prelude to his upcoming speaking tour, disabilities advocate Paul Pritchard is frank about the challenges he’s faced since sustaining a severe brain injury while climbing in Tasmania.
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Notes from The Prom: An outdoor educator’s perspective
Ever wondered what goes through the minds of outdoor educators while they’re herding group after group of children through the wilderness? Michael Besley provides his insights from a trip to Wilsons Prom.
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An introduction to reading the landscape
A deeper understanding of plant species and their habits can open the outdoor enthusiast’s eyes to a more profound perspective.
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Kid speak: “Why the outdoors is good for me”
Kids in nature. The benefits may seem obvious to ‘grown ups’ and they are widely reported on. But what’s going on inside the minds of children who have experienced these benefits directly? Do they realise the enormous potential of the outdoors for their development? During the summer school holidays, I spent a couple of weeks Read More