Can spending time in nature improve your health and well-being? For those of us who love the wilderness, the answer is a resounding yes. But is nature responsible for these positive feelings or is there another explanation?

It took me a long time to fall in love with our cold winters here in Southeastern Ontario. I used to wait out the winter months, spending the season yearning for warmer weather. I only started enjoying winter after forcing myself to get outside, embrace the cold, and try some new activities.

The National Capital Commission (NCC) is offering a free shuttle service from Ottawa to Gatineau Park on weekends this month to encourage people to get outside and see the fall colours. This weekend is the last weekend to take advantage of this offer!