Getting outside despite 9-to-5 job can improve mental health - here’s how to spend time in nature

A study from spring 2026 in Denmark found that routine interactions with green spaces, such as parks and courtyards, can reduce stress and improve mood without requiring outdoor adventures.

The National Park Service's Healthy Parks Healthy People and ParkRx initiatives recognize that access to parks contributes to well-being.

Civil War battlefield parks, often located near metropolitan areas, preserve forests and trails that are accessible for repeated visits, offering public health benefits.