These days, stressful lives are the norm. And if you look around, you’ll see dozens of articles and blog posts about how to reduce stress or overcome stress, because it can really do a number on our bodies and on the sharpness of our minds. Breathe deep! Sleep more! Eat right! All good advice. But having a refuge that you can escape to at the end of a hard day really helps too. Outdoor escapes are even more ideal–psychologists say that there are clear stress-reduction benefits that come along with spending time outdoors. Looking at clean, beautiful landscapes helps, too.
