Outside I Can

Fact: We spend 95% of our lives indoors. This just isn’t good for our health and happiness. But we can change that. Join us on the #FirstDayofSummer to share how you get outside with #OutsideICan & take the pledge at OutsideICan.org.

There's a growing body of research that's figuring out how to maximize nature's healing powers.

"Outside is our common ground. We hope to see you there." Danielle Azoulay (from @LOrealUSA) joins Tom Elson, our Executive Director, to talk about the importance of the outdoors and getting more people outside. Check it out! bit.ly/2OYXixJ

Happy #InternationalDayofFriendship! Grab your friends after work/school and go outside. 🌤️ #OutsideICan

#OutsideICan relax with a scoop of somethin’ special - Happy #NationalIceCreamDay! Let us see your ice cream selfies in the replies.

Recently, it’s been quite rainy in various areas of the country. That doesn’t mean you can’t go outside! #OutsideICan outsideonline.com/2290281/embrac…

WATCH: A community that thrives off the mental and health benefits of biking. #OutsideICan outsideonline.com/2398258/how-bi…

How are you getting outside today? Let us know in the replies! 🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹 🔹☁️🔹🌤️🔹☁️🔹 🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹 _🚴‍♂️_____🚴🏽‍♀️_____⛹🏿‍♂️_____🏌🏻‍♀️ #WorldEmojiDay

“If you've ever felt emotionally moved after completing a hike, or a challenging climb, you're probably familiar with the healing effect that the great outdoors can provide.” We are all about that FEELING! #WednesdayWisdom refinery29.com/en-gb/wilderne…

“Studies found that urban nature experiences reduce stress in the context of daily life" No need to go to a national park to experience the benefits. Just eat your lunch outside or go for a walk through the city park. 🚶🏾‍♂️🏞️ frontiersin.org/articles/10.33…

"It might not come as a surprise that playing outside can significantly boost children’s mental and physical health." Your #MondayMortivation to grab your kids and head outside! gildshire.com/playing-outsid…

“Families say it's challenging to find time to spend outdoors and kids are increasingly drawn to technology that keeps them inside.” Looks like @mprnews is offering some advice on how to get around these obstacles. mprnews.org/story/2019/07/…

#17: “We aren’t lost, I just don’t know where we are at the moment, but we are OK, trust me.”

"The American Heart Association also recommends spending time outside to reduce stress and anxiety, and boost your overall mental well-being." Looking for that #FridayFeeling? Maybe it’s time for a break. time.com/5599292/vacati…

We love seeing companies that commit to getting their employees outside, helping communities, and making a difference. 👏🏽👏🏽 @lorealUSA

Constitution Gardens is an easy walk or bike ride to other nearby monuments & memorials in #WashingtonDC. Next time you are walking along @NationalMallNPS, take a moment to relax at Constitution Gardens. Learn more at nps.gov/articles/getaw… #NPSGetaway #FindYourPark 🚲🏃‍♀️🌳⛲️

Drop your best #WednesdayWisdom in the replies about how you integrate the outdoors into your daily life. Use #OutsideICan 🌞

Steve Jobs loved them. Mark Zuckerberg swears by them. Walking meetings are a natural way to integrate the outdoors during your workday. #OutsideICan cnn.com/2019/05/20/hea…

“A bill ... could make outdoor recreation an official treatment option for veterans suffering from mental health disorders. It's a huge opportunity for vets—and our public lands.” #OutsidICan heal! We fully support this type of thinking. 🙌🏾🙌🏼 bit.ly/2J6hI2E

Thank you for your service to all our featured #OutsideICan veterans this week! We’ll leave you with this: The power of the outdoors on one’s health and wellbeing is immeasurable. #July4th

"It acts as my therapist, fitness center, and church. The outdoors is where I go to feel like me again." - Brad #OutsideICan (2/3)

Happy #FourthOfJuly! We have one last story - to round this week off - from Brad Noone, U.S. Army veteran. "As a veteran of the war in Afghanistan returning home was the hardest thing I've ever had to do. The outdoors gave me a place to recover." - Brad #OutsideICan (1/3)