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Outdoors

Get out of the house and into the weather. Walking, growing and noticing — hobbies that make the world feel bigger.

A hiker walking a grassy mountain trail at sunset

Hands planting seedlings in dark soil

Featured guide · 11 min

Your First Vegetable Bed: What to Plant and When

Six forgiving crops for an absolute beginner.

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Hands planting seedlings in dark soil

Gardening

From one pot of herbs to a whole bed of vegetables.

A person with binoculars in a misty meadow at dawn

Birdwatching

Learn to notice. A pair of binoculars turns any walk into a search.

A hiker on a mountain path at golden hour

Hiking

Put one foot in front of the other until the view changes.

For beginners

A person with binoculars in a misty meadow at dawn

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Your First Birding Walk: What to Bring, What to Look For

The ten birds you'll almost certainly see.

woman's hand is embroidered with tribal native fabric

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How to Start Embroidery as an Adult: A Complete Beginner's Guide

Hands stitching a floral embroidery in a wooden hoop

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How to Start Embroidery as an Adult: A Complete Beginner's Guide