PALISADES PARK — Marcy Miller rested her head gently on the California palm tree, tears welling in her eyes as she embraced the trunk, memories of her now deceased father, once a worker in a lumber ...

JERUSALEM -- Since embracing family and friends is off-limits these days because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Israel Nature and Parks Authority say people can find comfort in a different way by ...

Environmental champion Truphena Muthoni heads to Brazil to attempt a world record by hugging 1,172 trees in an hour, building on her recent Guinness achievement.

Nature lovers will practice what they preach when they gather Saturday at Lake Hope State Park in southeast Ohio for an inaugural tree hugging competition. The idea came from a similar event held in ...

AVON LAKE, Ohio -- If you ever find yourself feeling stressed out or you just want to boost your immune system, hug a tree. Seriously. Research has shown conclusively that spending time in and around ...

Twenty-two-year-old environmental activist Truphena Muthoni Environmental activist Truphena Muthoni becomes the first person to hug a tree continuously for 72 hours on December 11, 2025. [Amos Kiarie, ...

This time of year can invoke a sense of darkness, gloom or sadness for some people. Admittedly, it affects me as well. But there is one way to combat it, and that is to go outdoors and be with nature.

For many people, loneliness is the toughest part of self-quarantine. For those living alone, going without company and physical contact for a long period of time can take a serious toll on their ...