About
The New OutdoorsWhere wellness and nature meet. Connecting the outdoors with health, fitness, spirituality, and human potential.
Note from the editor
The New Outdoors is a Medium publication of mostly non-fiction stories that explore the interconnections between human wellness and the health of our natural environment. Feedback and suggestions are always appreciated. Information about becoming a writer is at https://medium.com/the-new-outdoors/submit-to-the-new-outdoors-9ffedafdd722. Please applaud and follow our writers! Now one year old, The New Outdoors has more than 200 subscribers and has been growing at a rate of 10 percent a month.
Editors
Ray Wirth
Find me at medium.com/The-New-Outdoors. Lapsed English teacher. Guide at Water Walker Sea Kayak/Basin Pond Outdoors. instagram.com/raywirth.maineguide
Writers
Ray Wirth
Find me at medium.com/The-New-Outdoors. Lapsed English teacher. Guide at Water Walker Sea Kayak/Basin Pond Outdoors. instagram.com/raywirth.maineguide
Randy Runtsch
Writer | Photographer | Outdoor Lover | Adventure Cyclist | Business Owner | Data Analyst | Software Developer
Tamara Low
Sensitive reflections, deep connections, Earth love, positivity, inclusivity, authenticity & wild creativity
Carol Labuzzetta, MS
I write about the environment, education, nature, and travel. Having two master's degrees, in nursing and environmental education, I am a teacher at heart.
Dana Courtney Martin
I am the co-founder of Dogwood Life Coaching and Spiritual Guidance dogwoodlcsg.com and co-founder of Dogwood Healing Pathways dogwoodhealingpathways.org
In The Sublime
curious soul, avid traveler & lover of all things wellness. If you’re into personal growth, holistic health, meaningful connections, you’re in the right place
Emily Gibson
Poet, naturalist, long-distance cyclist, person with MS, teacher, fond of equines... The gift of my MS is poetry,. Absolutely 100% HI, zero AI.
Juan Pablo Zamanillo
Nature lover and lifelong learner. Passionate about harnessing nature's wisdom for mental well-being and tech innovation. Building a greener, smarter world.
Nicole Peery | RV living artist & writer
Arizonan • Late to the neurospicy party • Helping neurodivergent artists & writers create more, share more, say more, & make more. substack.com/@nicolepdotme
Yadna A. Prasad
I’m a genderfluid, immigrant highschool student living in New York who loves writing, history, photography, the Jonas Brothers, bubble tea and The Office.
TraumaticADDICT
Passionate writer dedicated to breaking the stigma surrounding mental illnesses. I share the strategies I've developed, the traumas I've been through,&love2read
Ed Pfueller
Ed Pfueller is a former newspaper and magazine staff photographer who works in nonprofit communications and enjoys living in Maine during all four seasons.
K. Barrett
Awe ambassador. Nature and travel photographer. Also, an educator, mom, wife, daughter, sister, and friend. Sharing the power of awe with the world.
Liz Koonce
Liz holds a Masters in Landscape Architecture and writes about public land, ecology, and uncovering the hidden impacts of the cattle industry.
thekempster
Big on ideas but short on reality, I enjoy the process of waking up early morning with ideas then spilling them on the page while sipping morning coffee.
Aaron Paulson
Tokyo expat, librarian, mindfulness teacher, writer and photographer. In a previous life, Top Writer in Art, Travel, and Photography. @aaronpaulson
Jamey Melcher
Educator, traveler, and adventure seeker. I am interested in discovering new ways to look at our educational practices through shared experiences.
Notes from the Understory
Writer/journalist, artist, ecologist, wanderer exploring the political and cultural ecologies of our times
Cappelli, MFA, JD, PhD
Top Know Nothing Writer with way too many degrees who enjoys musing on life's absurdity.
Hilary Thomson
Living slow in a fast world. I do things outside and write about them. Current sailing adventures @westcoastwildrye
Unbounded Art
I'm Leigh, a travel photographer & history buff. When I'm not writing, I'm looking for the elusive white rabbit — the perfect photo op. UnboundedArt.com.
B.R. Shenoy
Editor: The Shortform and Dancing Elephants Press•World Traveler•Former Expat on 3 Continents• Boosted and Top Writer • MS Toxicology• Proud Mom of 2.
John M. Mola, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Ecology; posting casual writings and musings here. Bees | Forest Ecology | Higher Ed | Disc Golf | Music | Bisexuality | Whatever Else
Melissa Corrigan
55+x Boosted Writer. Mother, partner, survivor, adoptee, veteran, entrepreneur, friend, ally, & flawed human. I seek enlightenment & growth daily.
Trips Community
Go-to spot for discovering and sharing activity trips hosted by smaller organizers. This allows users to find niche trips and orgs to share them for free.
Nathan Riley
Aspiring novelist | freelance content writer | owner of Artists + Art Lovers publication - https://medium.com/new-2-art
Margaret Mills
Margaret has published articles on faith, the outdoors, and crafts as well as self-publishing history books and one biography.
Ratna S
Writer, editor, globetrotter.I weave stories around travel/wellness/lifestyle. Let's wander together through amazing experiences.Website: www.travelsimplygo.com
Mateusz Andrulewicz
Pro salesman. Avid reader. Semi-professional traveller. Currently on my way from Poland to Dakar by bicycle.
Wyatt J. Dagit
Wyatt is a professional chaplain, ethics consultant, and ecotherapy practitioner. You can read more of his stuff at https://wyattjdagit.substack.com/
MiKe KoRnRicH-Stories,Crazy Phrasies,Poems,Songs
Mike is a musician-songwriter. It's not Wordle but there's fun stuff to read here. Mike's wordcrafting is fun. Music/video here: https://linktr.ee/MiKeKoRnRicH
Sandy A Lane
I am a storyteller and a memory curator. Collecting stories that I write through my own lens of perspective and humor while giving a little grace.
Kseniya Prudyus
Passionate about life well lived, not well optimized, travel, preventative medicine, food, and my dog.
THE CREATIVITY DOCTOR
I focus on helping people understand creativity in practical and simple ways. My background is in creativity and experiential education. TheCreativityDoctor.com
Sam Letterwood
Science enthusiast, Knowledge seeker, Meditation and yoga practitioner, Life-long learner
Isioma Ononye
👩💻I write about self-esteem, faith, mental health, women’s issues, social media & TV + Film Reviews. 📩Newsletter: https://substack.com/@isiomaononye
Dr. Bruce
I am a curious person, a skeptic, a rationalist, an interested observer of human behavior and I enjoy writing. Thank you for taking the time to read my work!
Piotr Krupa
I am a chef and writers. Emigrant and professional buddhist. And depressed, almost professional
Marlena Hirsch
I’m a retired high school science teacher. Now I describe myself as grandma and gardener.
Ornella Reitano
Architect, Expert in Economics and Management of Cultural and UNESCO Heritage, Promotion of Sicilian Cultural Heritage - Web Designer & Content Writer
Normi Coto, PhD
I'd rather be running, but I'll settle for writing about running. Blog: https://www.runandbebrave.com/
Tjahaja
Indonesian translator. Translating from: English, Indonesian, Javanese, Dutch, and Greek. Translating to: Indonesian, Javanese, and English.
Loran Vanden Bosch
queer neurodivergent zoomer writer, community organizer, marathoner, tradesperson-in-training based in Chicago https://linktr.ee/loranvandenbosch
Jed Sorensen
Passionate advocate for diversity in outdoor spaces. LGBTQIA ally. Blogger promoting inclusivity, eco-friendly practices, and community engagement.
Mike Peterson
Writer. Yoga, meditation & breathwork teacher. Nature lover. | San Diego, Calif. | he/him
Chris Yanda
I am sometimes hilarious and always from Canada. I live in the UK now. I don't fully understand the world I live in. I suspect it doesn't understand me either.
Mystical Aries
Writer > Traveler > Photographer > Nature lover > Food Lover > Adventure Enthusiast > Software Developer
Seth Carlson
I ghostwrite Educational Email Courses for Internal Communications Consultants and Coaches. Northwestern University Graduate School of Communication. 🚢 👻
Vida Mercer
Author | Editor | Writing Instructor | Homeschooling Expert—here to write about history, philosophy, trees, motherhood, hyperemesis, Oxford commas, and more.
Lisa Schamess
fecklessly tweaking the universe's algorithms in hopes of a puppy. Currently Director of Communications for the American Association of Geographers. She/they.
✨ Bridget Webber
Former counselor. Spiritual growth, compassion, mindfulness, creativity, and psychology. Support me at https://ko-fi.com/bridgetwebber
Betsy Hayhow Hemming
Betsy Hayhow Hemming is an author and leadership coach. She writes fiction and creative nonfiction. www.betsyhemming.com.
Claire Appleby
Narrative non-fiction that combines nature writing with gentle but heartfelt social critique, often with a hint of spirituality.
Tamara Embrey 🩵
I write about my evolving mindfulness and meditation practice. I hold an MA in Mindfulness Studies & an MFA in creative writing🙏🩵
Jane Evgeniia Dubrov
I am a photographer covering the greater Frankfurt Area, Germany. Instagram @jane.dubrov, website janedubrov.com
Quentin Septer
Essayist. Science Journalist. Author of "The Trail to Nowhere: Life and Death Along the Colorado Trail."
Dave Scott
Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one’s lifetime. — Mark Twain
Ben Ulansey
Writer, musician, dog whisperer, video game enthusiast and amateur lucid dreamer. I write memoirs, satires, philosophical treatises and everything in between 🐙
Simon Whaley - Author | Writer | Photographer
Bestselling author, writer and photographer. UK travel writer. Lives in the glorious Welsh Borders. Contact: https://www.simonwhaley.co.uk/contact-me/
Rui Alves
Language teacher, linguist, coach, published author, editor, and international nonfiction book awards judge. Digital ronin, musician, and alchemist of sound.
Jamie, The Off-Grid Artist & Writer.
Artist & writer who's survived in the wilderness with nothing for years. it's a mindset thing. Join my free 3-day mindset course: https://naturetopaper.com
Håkan Lindén
Music, photography, creativity, melancholy, philosophical musings. Occasionally I say something funny. My music https://deep-space-ocean-all-doors-open.sbmt.to/
John Clark - The Voice of Courage
I inspire people to harness the power of their Inner Citadels - the place where courage resides. My inspiration emerges from my own lived experiences.
David Trejo Garcia
I write to be better at writing; mostly about notetaking, science and life abroad.
Thomas S. "Tom" Bremer
I write about American religious history, US national parks, and related topics. Bio: www.tsbremer.com | Newsletter: https://www.sacredwonderland.us/newsletter/
Aster Lately
Free spirit artist living an adventurous life in alternative ways. Adventure, art, life's questions & personal stories. https://asterlately.substack.com
Matt Traverso
Technical writer focused on clean energy, transistors and fitness data analysis. Ph.D. Biochemist from Northwestern University and Project Manager (PMP).
Leslie Polizzotto
Former attorney and founder of The Doughnut Project brand. Embarking on my 4th Career as a writer.
Jemima Rose
Recovering from the chaos of live performance and live television production, travelling the world, and searching for enlightenment.
Bell
Travel blogger, designer and writer ✈️🌍👩🎨 traveloffscript.com __ You can support me and my writing here: https://ko-fi.com/bellks :)
Drew Burrier
Drew Burrier is an oceanographer and data scientist, passionate about exploration both in the physical world and through creative expression.
Passport In Photos
NYC-based travel writer and photographer sharing my personal experiences and original photos. Founder of PassportInPhotos.com.
Sarah Robinson
Master of Social Work | Mental Health Worker | Canadian | Mother | Wife | Nearly Empty Nester | Meditator | Thinker | Reader | Writer