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Preston County Camp Provides Outdoor Learning Experience For Adults

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On this West Virginia Morning, we’re hearing stories this week that explore the benefits of going outside.

People from all over the state and region converged in Terra Alta, West Virginia, earlier this year to celebrate nine decades of Mountain Nature Camp. It’s a camp where adults go to study pristine Appalachian corners of the world.

Many folks came to celebrate community and traditions that have been going since 1929. But they also go to get their nature fix, which, as Glynis Board reports, an increasing number of researchers say is critical for both human health and maybe even life on the planet.

Also on today’s show, having a baby can be difficult under the best circumstances, let alone while struggling with substance use disorder. A new program may help. Eric Douglas has more. 

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