“My dear young fellow,” the old Green Grasshopper said gently, “there are a whole lot of things in this world of ours you haven’t started wondering about yet.” – Roald Dahl, James and the Giant Peach

June is exhilarating; adventure wafts in on its warm breezes and invites us to come along. It’s the fresh start to summer, a time to unwind and reset. The happy chatter of kids floats around the neighborhood, like the soundtrack to your favorite feel-good movie. You can almost smell the backyard barbecue, and you haven’t even fired up the grill. It makes you want to find the nearest atlas, pack up the family and hit the road. Vacation is good for you and adventuring out in nature especially so. Science is even on the side of taking a break, saying time off provides loads of benefits, including lower risk of heart disease and better performance at work. One study suggests that being outside improves focus in kids, but we don’t even need science to tell us that we all feel happier, more energized, and more creative after spending some time soaking up the sun.

Speaking of the outdoors, wilderness expeditions have been a family tradition of ours for generations, and we love how many possibilities are right in our own backyard. Four hundred and seventeen for starters—that’s the number of national park sites in the United States—but if 417 is just a couple of summer vacations worth to you, try this on for size: There are more than 10,000 state parks around the country, and that includes around 38,200 miles of trail if you add them all together, which is like twice around the equator. Our point is, there’s a lifetime supply of creativity-inducing exploration to be had without even getting a new stamp on your passport; although, we highly recommend that as well.

Whichever way you decide to launch into your summer activities, we’re right here with everything you need along the way. If you want a little extra motivation for your summer reset, our Nutritional Health Coaches (NHCs) have a wealth of tips and tricks they love to share. Whether you’re making a mad dash for an impromptu road trip or doing some careful planning for a backcountry expedition, our quality standards mean you don’t have to think twice about snacks. We have all the organic, non-GMO, pasture-raised, grass-fed, antibiotic and hormone-free staples,  without any artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, preservatives, or hydrogenated oils you can think of for any adventure you desire, and we keep them at prices that are always affordable. We’re committed to our community, including that great outdoors that we’re all responsible for, which is why we stay well stocked with biodegradable picnic supplies, reef-safe sunscreens that are people and wildlife safe as well, and chemical-free mosquito repellent. We also send all of your summertime goodies home in recycled boxes or reusable bags, never a disposable plastic grocery bag in sight. So, drop on by and grab a spork, because you won’t find those trailside, and be sure to let us know how you’re going to invest in your health this summer. There is so much out there to be discovered… just ask the grasshopper!

The Isely Family