Skip the frustrations of a holiday weekend and head straight into the fun with these 8 ideas.

Honking horns, crowded trails, and crying kids: Memorial Day is approaching, and people are flocking to the great outdoors. But if the stress and hassle of fighting crowds at campsites doesn’t light your fire, there are plenty of other ways to enjoy nature over the holiday.

Just being outside is good for people: research indicates that those who spend at least two hours outdoors per week were significantly more likely to report positive health and well-being than those who didn’t spend any time outside. So, skip the stress this Memorial Day and try out one of these off the beaten path suggestions for a fun, calm, and memorable weekend experience…READ MORE

by Megan Plete Postol