Explore and Enjoy the Outdoors

KSMU | By Emily Yeap

Published June 11, 2019 at 9:45 AM CDT

Photo via https://www.goodfreephotos.com

A large rock slab on the bank of the pond at Elephant Rocks State Park, Belleview, Missouri.

June is Great Outdoors Month in America. It reminds us to connect with nature and explore fun outdoor activities, such as hiking, camping and paddling.

Jessa Stone, a senior business student at Missouri State University and Outdoor Adventures trip guide for the MSU Foster Recreation Center, shares how spending time outdoors improves your overall health, as well as highlights some ways to maximize your experience.

An interview with Jessa Stone.

Read the full transcript

Check out JessaJayVlogs, Stone's YouTube channel about her journey as a solo female traveler.

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Emily Yeap

A native of Malaysia, Emily moved to Springfield in 2010 and started working at Missouri State University in 2014. She’s currently the public relations specialist in the office of university communications. She has a BA in Mass Communications from Colorado State University-Pueblo and a Master of Journalism from Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada.

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