SNOHOMISH — What does a forest sound like? On a Sunday morning in November, forest bathers in the depths of Lord Hill Regional Park listened to the gradual descent of water droplets, as the remnants ...

Imagine stepping into the woods, leaving behind the noise and stress of daily life. As you pause and breathe, a sense of calm takes over. There’s no rush or destination, only the soothing quiet of the ...

Mindful woodland strolls could help combat everything from stress and anxiety to high blood pressure ...

A short quarter-mile walk might take well over an hour. Some walkers might hug a tree, while others might take in a deep breath of pine-scented air. Participants aren’t climbing a mountain or ...

“Into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.” This quote by naturalist John Muir is how Jane Moore of Orick recently described her experience practicing what’s known as “forest bathing.” ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — For two hours, Claire Jefferies wanted to get away from the war in Iran and the rising gas prices and just commune with nature. And, so, she treated herself to a little forest ...

Imagine you've been stuck inside all day with no opportunity to walk outside. When you finally do leave the office or school or wherever you've been cooped up for hours, think how much better you feel ...

This hike barely moves. That is the point.

CORRECTS SPELLING TO JC Alan Mintz smells a crushed conifer twig during a "forest bathing" session at the JC Raulston Arboretum in Raleigh, N.C., on Sunday, March 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Allen G. Breed) ...