Whatever the circumstance, I always feel better after an outdoor adventure. When I need to clear my head, I go outside and walk. When I need a distraction from feeling hurt or sad, I go hike somewhere. When I need a moment of peace, I sit in the sand or walk the beach at sunset. When I have so much work on my plate that I can't see my way to the end of my to-do list, I drop everything and day trip somewhere I've never been. Adventures are a critical part of my mental and physical well being and this is the message I have been passing onto my kids since they were little.