Happier Place Inspiration | Outdoor Leisure

Crazy Horse Memorial: Epic Work-In-Progress Mountain Monument (South Dakota)

Crazy Horse Memorial, North American Indian and horse sculpture, world's largest mountain monument, Black Hills, South Dakota

World-record-breaking Crazy Horse Memorial is a magnificent creative undertaking that inspires to celebrate the heroes, culture, and living heritage of North American Indians.

Smooth and Invigorating: Easy Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate Recipe

cold brew coffee concentrate recipe Happier Place

Cold brew coffee is the best way to have refreshing, smooth, never-bitter iced coffee drinks on-the-go, at home, and throughout that road trip.

Getting Started in Wildlife Photography

Getting started in wildlife photography may seem intimidating. From equipment to locations, where to begin? Let’s remove the doubt and show you how to take outstanding wildlife photos! Spoiler Alert: it’s way easier than you thought.

M.K. Dymock: Author (Utah)

Outdoor adventure mystery novel author M.K. Dymock, creator of the Lost Gorge Mysteries, hiking on a mountain trail among wildflowers, Melissa, weekend woman warrior, Happier Place

The mystery novels by M.K. Dymock are especially riveting because of their setting: the great outdoors. They don’t just take you on a thrill ride, but also on unpredictable, unforgettable nature adventures.

The Mountains Of Britain: Hidden History and Best Climbs (United Kingdom)

View from Scafell, Lake District, England, Mountains of Britain, Happier Place

Combining stunning views, great climbs and a fascinating history, the mountains of Britain are an ideal location for those wanting to immerse themselves in nature.

Send More Flowers: 2nd Edition Nature Photography Greeting Cards

Flower photography greeting cards with envelopes, fountain pen, great outdoors stamp, Happier Place, photos by Luci Westphal

Show you care, and send a handwritten card. Conveniently, we just released the 2nd edition of our sustainably-sourced, folded greeting cards with envelopes – featuring mostly flower photography.

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

Nicole Jackson, Black in National Parks Week founder, environmental educator, Maddron Bald, Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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)

Lauren Gay Outdoorsy Diva hiking in Smoky mountains, woman resist bear shirt

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.

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