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Nicole Jackson: Environmental Educator, Advocate, and Organizer (Columbus, Ohio)

NPCA advisory council member Nicole Jackson goes above and beyond in educating, organizing, and advocating to connect people to nature – and inspires us all to do more for the outdoors and each other.

Shark Valley: Close Encounters with Wildlife in Everglades National Park (Florida)

Alligator and snowy egret, Shark Valley, Everglades National Park, Florida, Happier Place

Visit Shark Valley to discover the “True Everglades,” be awed by close encounters with wildlife, and take in the spaciousness of the vast River of Grass and the big subtropical sky.

Crisp, Refreshing, and Uplifting: Foolproof Cold Brew Iced Tea Recipe

Green and black cold brew iced tea, recipe, glass, pitcher, outdoors

On a hot day, there’s nothing quite as refreshing, uplifting, light, crisp, and naturally flavorful as homemade cold brew iced tea. It’s so easy to make – and take with you anywhere!

SUP? What’s So Great About Paddle Boarding Anyway?

woman stand-up paddle boarding with dog, Do more of what makes you happier place t-shirt

Why is stand-up paddle-boarding so popular and fiercely loved? Because it’s equally great for body, mind, and soul. In short: SUP makes you healthier and happier.

Hidden Botanical Wonder: Sunken Gardens in St. Petersburg (Florida)

Beautiful Sunken Gardens, St. Petersburg, Florida, oldest roadside attraction sign

Get off the hot beach and cool down in the natural shade of the Sunken Gardens, one of America’s oldest roadside attractions and a tropical wonder in the middle of the historic city of St. Petersburg, Florida.

America’s Mountain: Pikes Peak (Colorado)

America's Mountain: Pikes Peak rises above the woods surrounding Garden of the Gods and Colorado Springs in the Colorado Rocky Mountains

Pikes Peak is the Colorado mountain that can’t be missed! That’s because of the views from its summit that inspired the song “America The Beautiful” and because it’s so big, you literally can’t miss it.

Join the Happier Team: Happier Ambassador and Guest Blogger Programs

Royal Tern landing among flock, beach, join, happier place team

Here’s your chance to join the Happier Team as we uplift each other, amplify diverse voices, grow together, and inspire more to get happier by having fun outdoors, being kind, present, and open-minded.

Lauren Gay: Travel Blogger, Photographer, Podcaster, and Speaker (Tampa, Florida)

Known online as the Outdoorsy Diva, the creator and advocate Lauren Gay is a powerhouse of encouragement and inspiration to seek fun and healing in nature and to promote diversity in the great outdoors.

Iconic Seaside Esplanade: The Malecón of Havana (Cuba)

people on the Malecon, sidewalk, new and old sewall, fishing, building, Habana Libre

The Malecón is the famous Havana seawall, sidewalk, and road known for the fresh breeze from the sea, views of stars at night, and cruising in classic cars.

Nature Features All The Colors… But Does It? Well, It Should!

Black boy on the beach, reflection, Brazil

Nope, it doesn’t. At least we don’t see enough black people enjoying and benefiting from being in nature. Today, we pledge to amplify black and other underrepresented voices, to help increase the visibility of black people in nature, and do what we can to make people of color feel welcome and safe in the outdoors.