One of the most profound gifts of the outdoor lifestyle is the emotion of awe —that feeling of being in the presence of something larger than yourself. Whether staring at a star-filled sky without light pollution or standing at the base of a redwood, awe shrinks the ego and reduces inflammation in the body. It makes our daily worries feel manageable.

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It is the quiet, radical act of remembering that you are an animal. It is the decision to let the wind dictate your wardrobe. It is the bravery to get your boots muddy on a Tuesday evening.

Treat your local parks with the same respect as major national parks. Step 3: Master Basic Wilderness Skills Learn how to read a physical topographic map.