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They're calling it -- the van project is done! (Is a van project ever actually done?). After buying a 1997 Coachman Ford E250 Econoline van in September, 2020, Amy and Luke have finished all of the remodel work they needed or wanted to do. So what does that mean? Here's how they did their van conversion project.

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We've all heard it: going outside is good for you. We also know from experience that's true. From improved health thanks to exercise to simply feeling better after some fresh air, it's clear that spending time in nature is a good thing, no other evidence required.

But have you ever once had a medical doctor actually prescribe simply heading outside as a solution to a health problem? Unless you see Dr. Suzanne Bartlett Hackenmiller at her Iowa integrated health and OBGYN practice, probably not. But that's exactly what she does. In this episode she talks about the specific health benefits of getting out in nature, and reveals what it's like to prescribe nature as a type of medicine, prescription pad and all.

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It's finally nice outside, but you're still just as busy as ever inside. If you're anything like Amy, you've noticed that you are getting nowhere near the amount of outdoor time you wish you could. So how do you make sure your summer doesn't fly away without you even noticing? In this Outdoor Diary episode Amy shares her best tips for making the most of summer.

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One of the best things about U.S. national and state parks is how accessible they are to every kind of user. Kids to Parks Day, organized by the National Parks Trust, looks to encourage families and kids into parks nationwide.

Chris Rief has made a project of taking his young daughter into the National Park units to do the Jr. Ranger program and collect the Jr. Ranger park cancellation stamps. In this episode Chris talks to us about what he's learned about taking his own kid into the parks, how to make the most of the Jr. Ranger program and mistakes he's made along the way.

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This time of year can be absolutely crazy as the season shifts. Projects and tasks seem to overlap. And it can be easy to forget the power of heading outside to help you deal with the busy. In this episode Amy remembers just how useful getting in nature can be.

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Before Amy really started to learn how to get outside and long before her 20-minute daily challenge, she discovered the National Parks cancelation stamps program and the club of people that enthusiastically participate.

As Humans Outside celebrates National Parks week we couldn't think of anything better than talking to the people who spearhead that club and bringing podcast guests the join of the obsession … we mean hobby … straight from the people who know it best. Yvonne Manske, the club's current president, in this episode shares everything you need to know about the cancelation stamp program, and maybe even a little bit more.

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When was the last time you paused to remember why you head outside? In this Outdoor Diary, Amy talks a little about her book project and remembers her "why" behind starting her challenge in 2017 and still getting outside everyday now.

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You've probably been to a few National Parks. You might have even spent some serious time there. But have you actually truly experienced the ones you've visited?

That's the goal of Liz and Dan Pollock, two National Parks enthusiasts based in Ohio. In this episode they talk about what has inspired them to tackle this project, why intentionality matters and the intense way they are experiencing Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the park closest to their home.

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It's remarkable how a single day of nice weather can impact attitudes -- and Amy is no different. In this episode of the Humans Outside weekly Outdoor Diary, Amy considers the huge impact a swing towards warmer temperatures has had on her. She also updates us on the project to remodel the interior of their 1997 Ford Coachman conversion van.

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When Linda Mohammad immigrated to the U.S. from Malaysia it was not with the plan of visiting all of the country's National Parks. But that's exactly what she did -- at least until the system added another one in late 2020, knocking her away from her goal again, at least temporarily.

Now she's sharing with us some awesome tips and tricks for National Park lovers of all stripes. In this episode Linda shares with us insider info on visiting and experiencing the National Parks and even tells us her most and least favorite parks so far.

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