Cooped Up? Get Uncooped.

Anyone with two brain cells to rub together can pull out a map and find Yosemite, say, or the River of No Return Wilderness. It takes an open, inquisitive mind to find a pocket of wilderness that isn't officially designated, particuarly in the city. Here are three hints.Redefine 'wilderness' and the time you spend there. Instead of reserving hiking for the times you manage to travel to a quarter-million contiguous acres of pristine Alaskan forest,...

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Check out this clip of freerunning, sometimes called (in French) "the art of displacement. It's not just a sweet-looking street sport. It's a whole new way of interacting with the built/urban environment - it requires tremendous athleticism and grace, but more significantly it requires a mental shift. You have to completely change your understanding of the functions of such fundamental objects like railings, staircases, and walls. The opening scene of Casino Royale featured extensive amounts of freerunning. Photo courtesy of...

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