Why Mountain Vacations Feel Longer Than Beach Vacations
A four-day vacation always contains 96 hours. Yet somehow, four days in the mountains can feel much longer. You come home and think, “Did we really only leave on Thursday?” There’s no stopwatch running differently in the Smokies. But the way we experience time is surprisingly flexible, and mountain vacations contain several ingredients that can […]
The Science Behind Why Mountain Vacations Reduce Stress
Have you ever noticed how your body seems to relax a little after arriving in the mountains? Your shoulders drop. Your breathing slows. The emails suddenly seem less important. That feeling isn’t necessarily your imagination. Research into nature exposure suggests there are real reasons mountain vacations and other nature-based trips can feel restorative. Your Brain […]