Author Archives: Mark Ellison

About Mark Ellison

I enjoy hiking so much I wrote a dissertation about it! I graduated in December 2010 with a doctorate in adult education from North Carolina State University. I plan to continue my research on the benefits of hiking and nature, while also helping to educate others about the psychological and health benefits of spending time in the outdoors. I developed a course that I will be teaching this fall on "Nature, Environment, and Human Health". I also enjoy cycling, mountain biking and cross country skiing.

Hiking to Improve Your State of Mind

FEATURE Posted on April 18, 2011 by Mark Ellison
Hiking study finds that wilderness experience makes up happier.

Study finds that wilderness experience helps us unwind – but doesn’t make us excited about going back to the office. Continue reading →

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