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This place is so pretty. I could stay here forever.

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"Be afraid of the unlived life." I have a lot to think about.

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I need a new name. One that's not all worn out from being called so much. Any ideas?

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10 Reasons Why Nature is the Best Medicine

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Check out more at: http://www.earthporm.com Follow us at: Twitter: http://twitter.com/earthpornn Google Plus: https://plus.google.com/+Earthporm Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/earthporndotus 10 Reasons Why Nature is the Best Medicine 1. The Closer to Nature, the Healthier You'll Be Recent studies have shown that the closer you live to nature or green spaces in general the happier you'll be.

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Tell me... the truth... I wanna know.

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I don't wanna die; is that wrong?

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To try or not to try?

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Today's Wonder of the Day was inspired by James from Clarksville, OH. James Wonders, " Why do you have to purify water? " Thanks for WONDERing with us, James!

Do you ever get to a nice hike in the ? With so much going on in our lives these days, it can be refreshing to walk on a trail in a or park, listening to birds and the wind blowing the leaves on trees.

Hiking can definitely make you thirsty, though, especially in the summer heat. If you've ever hiked near a beautiful babbling you may have been tempted to in a drink of the water. After all, the water often looks crystal . Certainly it's to drink, right?

Staying hydrated on the trails is important when you're in the . If you're going for a short hike, you can always take several bottles of water with you. If you're hiking for days, though, you need to learn how to find water in the wild.

Unless you're hiking in the , you're probably going to run across plenty of water sources in the wild, including ponds, creeks, streams, lakes, and rivers. But are these waters to drink?

Unfortunately, most sources of water in the wild aren't necessarily to drink without treatment, no matter how clean and they may appear. Water sources in the wild often contain harmful microorganisms, such as viruses, , and parasites.

If ingested, these contaminants can cause a variety of illnesses, including giardia and dysentery. Common of water- illnesses include nausea, cramping, and diarrhea.

Since water- illnesses can be very serious, it's best not to risk drinking water from a stream without treating it. The simplest and most effective way of purifying water is by it. Experts recommend bringing a container of water to a rolling boil for five to ten minutes to ensure that all microorganisms are killed.

If you're unable to start a fire to boil water, you can use chemical purifiers instead. There are a variety of chemical purifiers available where outdoor goods are sold. These might include iodine, chlorine, potassium permanganate, or halazone tablets.

You can also buy water purification devices that contain a combination of chemical purifiers and water filters. These devices vary greatly in their effectiveness, so make sure you know what your chosen device's limitations are before relying upon it in the wild.

If you're heading out into the wild for an extended trip, be sure to talk to an outdoors expert in advance to make sure you're prepared to find and treat water in the wild. Don't drink untreated water from a stream no matter how or clean it looks. It's simply not worth the risk!

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Today's Wonder of the Day was inspired by James from Clarksville, OH. James Wonders, " Why do you have to purify water? " Thanks for WONDERing with us, James! Do you ever get to a nice hike in the ?

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Can't sleep. So much to think about. Anyone up?