Presented by Campers Village, helping Albertans enjoy the outdoors since 1963.

Now that the weather seems to be cooperating, it’s the perfect time to emerge from our long winter and spring slumber and slide into the great outdoors. Getting outdoors isn’t just a great stress reliever, it also has some other great benefits!

As mentioned, getting outside is the perfect stress relief. If you’re feeling tense and stressed, get yourself into the forest. Studies have shown that spending a weekend camping can lower the cortisol in your body, which is a significant indicator of stress. Studies have also shown that even in an office setting, a desk with a few of trees significantly lowered stress levels as well.

In another study, a control group went for a stroll through some botanical gardens, and the other half took a walk down a city street. When the participants returned they were asked to perform some tests. Those who had walked among the gardens performed almost 20% higher than the group who walked around the city streets. Another similar study on depressed individuals also found that walks in nature boosted working memory much more than walks in urban environments.
Nearby and accessible green space is even more important to health in urban environments, the researchers found, as subjects in urban and rural environments have significantly different health profiles.

There you have it. The weather is warm, the sun is sometimes out, and the trees and trails are calling. So what are you waiting for? Get outside!

 

You can get everything you need to help you enjoy the outdoors at Campers Village. They’re a locally-owned Alberta company and they’ve been helping Albertans recharge and reconnect in nature since 1963. They’re open now- and of course following all Alberta Health Services guidelines for physical distancing, cleaning, and safety. You won’t have to worry, throughout the store you’ll find their hygiene stations as well as physical barriers and distance indicators. And if you’re still unsure, they do offer curbside pickup.

To celebrate, their Re-Opening Sale is on with great deals to be had on hiking boots & shoes, rain jackets, tents, kayaks, camping gear, and more. They also have everything you need to make your tent nice and cozy with sleeping bags and tent accessories. You can check everything out in-store, or get a head start on knowing what you want HERE.

Campers Village: Helping Albertans enjoy the outdoors since 1963.

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