It's good to be outside

by Anton Zuiker on April 5, 2026

Trail bending around rocky cliff with valley and canyon walls in distance.

From the Watchman Trail, Zion National Park

As I noted in Shows I attended in 2025, my personal five-year plan, under the question “What is my state of mind [in 2030]?” says I will find awe, beauty, and wonder from nature and spend 5 full days outside each year.

I’m glad to have just done that with the family. Our trip to Zion National Park was spectacular.

Sure, I had moments of impatience and frustration and worry—a work stress was particularly hard to shake—but being able to slow down, breathe deeply, and look up and around and into the eyes of my loved ones confirmed that this outdoors goal is right to be at the top of my ‘vivid vision’ document.

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