A hiker at Lake Louise in Banff National Park, Canada.
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Spending time outdoors can offer myriad health benefits.
In young children,exposure to treescan boost brain development and foster creativity.
A hiker at Lake Louise in Banff National Park, Canada. (Photo: RABBIT75_DEP/Depositphotos)
The prescriptions are made available by the organizationPaRXin partnership with Parks Canada.
In January 2022, annual passes were made available for the first time.
Organizers hope the prescriptions will not only provide health benefits but also encourage increased investment in protecting natural resources.
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Currently the passes are being distributed in four Canadian provinces.
The organization recognizes that access to the outdoors is not equal, though.
