The Open-Air Life
by Linda McGurkin 🏥 Health & Wellness
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The Open-Air Life
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Inspiring you to connect with nature in everyday life through the Nordic philosophy of friluftsliv.
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About Linda McGurk
Linda Åkeson McGurk is a Swedish American writer and author of There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather and The Open-Air Life. She is an advocate for the Nordic outdoor tradition friluftsliv and outdoor play every day, regardless of the weather.
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