Escape the Noise™ Blog
1. Reduces Cortisol Levels (Stress Hormone) Hiking, especially in natural settings, has been shown to lower cortisol, the body’s primary stress hormone. This helps reduce anxiety, promote relaxation, and counteract the effects of chronic stress. 2. Supports Natural “Forest Bathing”...
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Photo Courtesy of Hey Dwayne Photo By Tyler Marshall The shuttle screeched as we pulled off of the rugged 80 MPH Texas freeway. We sat at an inconspicuous dirt turnoff. A sign hidden from the road welcomed us to the...
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If I’m being honest, I never wanted to be on TikTok in the first place. My business, Timpanogos Hiking Co., was inspired by a desire to leave the screen-saturated, alienating excesses of the COVID pandemic behind and reconnect with real things — like...
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By Tyler Marshall On an early spring afternoon, I pulled up at a local trailhead to run. This spot is used very frequently by trail runners, hikers, mountain bikers, and horse riders. It’s a hub for mountain access. I got...
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By Hunter Sykes All my life I have spent time outdoors, and especially in the mountains. Living in Alaska, Utah, and Nevada I have been surrounded by immense beauty and vast tracts of protected and untouched land. To me these...
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