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Wandering with Purpose: The Benefits of Ecotourism
Wandering with Purpose: The Benefits of Ecotourism Human beings travel for all kinds of reasons—exploration, adventure, relaxation—each one unique to the individual and shaped by their personal circumstances, desires, and motivations. The emergence of ecotourism over the last several decades has encouraged us to consider not just why we travel, but how we travel. Ecotourism,…
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Embracing Solitude and Stillness in a Hectic World
“Good hustle!” is a cheer most of us have been hearing—and internalizing—since we were children. And while it seems an appropriate way to encourage a child who played poorly but tried hard on the soccer field or basketball court, the idea we’ve all carried into adulthood that “hustle” is inherently good is a paradigm that…
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How Homesteading Fosters Connection to People and Nature
The hallmarks of homesteading are self-sufficiency, simplicity, and sustainability—which are the very values that inspired chef/owner Eric Johnson to leave behind his home and career in Boulder, CO to build Mount Hayden Backcountry Lodge in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. He first visited the property in 2016 as a favor to his brother-in-law, who…