Personal and Environmental Health are Related
I am a Portland, Oregon native, but for more than fifteen years, I’ve lived in Douglas County (Southern Oregon). When my husband and I first moved to the rural area we now call home, we were in awe of all the outdoor recreational opportunities that were available. We live about five miles from a large reservoir surrounded by trees and a hiking trail. We can zip down to Reedsport on the coast within about an hour with only minimal traffic to slow our trip. I can ride my bike to local wineries or bicycle along rural roads punctuated with sheep,…