Inside/In — Outside/In

As we’re all adjusting to life with the coronavirus, the advice is to stay home and stay safe. But depending on where you are in the world, that advice gets a little blurrier when it comes to exercise and outdoor recreation - and many trailheads are very busy.

Is it safe to go outside? Is it safe… to go on a hike in the woods? What about a neighborhood in the city? Where do you draw the line, and how do you make this decision for yourself - and for your community?

Additional reading

Outside magazine argues that this is a prime time to discover the nature in your own backyard.

“No Longer Just a Walk in the Park,” by Jodi Kantor for the New York Times.

The porcupine den in question in the woods near Sam’s house

Credits

Outside/In was produced this week by Justine Paradis with Sam Evans-Brown, Taylor Quimby, and Jimmy Gutierrez.

Erika Janik is our executive producer.

Our theme music is by Breakmaster Cylinder.

Additional music by Uncle Bibby and Blue Dot Sessions.

Thanks to Dr. Jeffrey VanWingen and Jessica Hunt, and especially to Megan Tan, Colin Leske, and Sarah Gibson, who shared recordings of their walks during this weird time in all our lives: .

If you’ve got a question for our Ask Sam hotline, give us a call! We’re always looking for rabbit holes to dive down into. Leave us a voicemail at: 1-844-GO-OTTER (844-466-8837). Don’t forget to leave a number so we can call you back.