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It’s a postcard-worthy scene: a 20-foot waterfall cascading into a deep pool, running with some of the clearest, bluest freshwater you’ve ever seen. We aren’t hear for the views, though. Not today. My friend George stops to change out of the hiking boots he wore on the hike down into the canyon, replacing them with … Read more
Key Takeaways Sleep upright or semi-upright: Use a recliner or prop yourself up at 45+ degrees with pillows. Never sleep on the injured side or stomach. Time pain medication strategically: Take prescribed pain meds 30 minutes before bed and combine with ice therapy (15-20 minutes) for better nighttime relief. Expect 2-3 weeks of modified sleep: … Read more
I put on Landers by 3HZ with curiosity about what this recording deep in the Southern California desert, would deliver. The album kicks in with abrasive drones and a slow-building texture that feels like stepping onto a desert trail. Each sound is deliberate, pulling you further into a landscape that’s stark, endless, and slightly disorienting. … Read more
I’ve fantasized about going on a yoga retreat for decades. Can you imagine it? Waking up at dawn to meditate and journal before a long yoga on the beach at some exotic location. Luxurious afternoon restorative yoga sessions with aroma therapy. Evenings spent exploring a new town and having dinner with new friends on their … Read more
Merriam-Webster defines mindfulness as the practice of maintaining a nonjudgmental state of heightened or complete awareness of one’s thoughts, emotions, or experiences on a moment-to-moment basis. Mindfulness is a practice that originates from Eastern religious and secular traditions such as Hinduism and Buddhism, but also has roots in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. It has been … Read more
Posted by Brydon Thomason on Monday 16th October 2023 | News As our core 2023 season winds down, the autumnal gales presently hammering the isles and with only Otter photography and day-tours remaining throughout October and November, it feels like a good time to share some highlights. All in all, it has … Read more
Key Takeaways It is generally safe to sleep with a tampon in—as long as you insert a fresh one right before bed and remove it within 8 hours to reduce the risk of Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) and bacterial growth. Choosing the lowest absorbency necessary for your flow and maintaining proper hygiene are essential practices … Read more
The Spring 2025 Field Journal Companion is a selection of modern classical, ambient, and electroacoustic tracks curated from music released during March, April, and May. The order of the playlist is designed to create as cohesive a listening experience as possible from start to finish. Featured artists include Rose Riebl, Goldmund, Nathan Shubert, Jakob Lindhagen, Taz … Read more
Post by Brett Peto The alarm clock is ready to ring for the periodical cicadas of Lake County. The previous mass emergence of these impressive bugs in 2007 set the alarm for 2024. During spring and summer 17 years ago, millions of cicadas tunneled out of the soil, crawled up trees, sang, mated and completed … Read more
Are you suffering from a sore, stiff, or locked jaw? If so, you could have a TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorder. This condition can be caused by several things, like bruxism (chronic teeth grinding), physical trauma, or even impacted wisdom teeth. Whatever the reason, you’re probably eager to address the aches so you don’t have to … Read more