Archive: May 2025

Regardless of whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast, climate change is likely to impact us all, so it’s wise to be prepared, whether you’re in a national park close to home or a forest abroad.

How to Avoid Poisoning Yourself in the Outdoors (And Other Tips for Being in Nature)

By Sydney Baker
May 6, 2025
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Whether or not you’re a fan of the outdoors or not, climate change will likely force many of us to face a lot of these issues, so it’s best to be prepared.

This year has provided endless reasons to replace screens with time spent in nature.

As a stereotypical outdoorsy girl from the Pacific Northwest, the mountains, forest, and water have always been my happy place away from work, obligations, and existential despair.

Here’s a reminder for our Globe Aware volunteers! Starting May 2025, travelers in the U.S. must present REAL ID-compliant identification for domestic flights. Additionally, U.S. passport holders traveling to Europe will need to obtain ETIAS authorization prior to arrival in Schengen Zone countries. Find out more in today’s blog!

Big travel updates: REAL ID and ETIAS Rules explained for US and Europe travel

Apr 7, 2025
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Starting May 2025, travelers in the U.S. must present REAL ID-compliant identification for domestic flights. Additionally, U.S. passport holders traveling to Europe will need to obtain ETIAS authorization prior to arrival in Schengen Zone countries. Both changes aim to enhance security and streamline travel processes.