Everyman’s Rights to enjoy the outdoors

View this email in your browser Hey all,  We hope everyone adjusted to the time change. In the Northern Hemisphere, that extra hour of sleep is great, but now darkness arrives an hour sooner.  That's not a bad thing, if you love star gazing. We tell you which national parks are the place to check out the stars this winter, and which are the best dark sky destinations in the US.  And, frankly, the darker skies just mean that all that we love about winter will soon be upon us. So get inspired by photographer Katie Botwin's striking images of Japan in winter. Or just get through the darkness of winter by daydreaming about, and planning ahead to spend time under, the midnight summer sun in the Yukon Territory. Be it winter, summer, or the seasons in between, the Outdoors are there for us to care for and enjoy. Finnish writer Jaana Kiesiläinen explains her country's idea of everyman's rights, which grant people very broad rights to explore the outdoors — and expect thoughtful stewardship in return.  Environmental stewardship has always been central to Matador. This week, we covered news on how to make sure your clothing and gear are sustainable, controversial trophy hunting in Switzerland, and saving dingos in Australia. Keep an eye out for more environmental news and tips from us, and also look out for ski town guides coming up soon.  In the meantime, we hope you find somewhere dark this weekend look up at that beautiful — hopefully cloudless and starlit — sky.  Noelle Salmi, outdoor editor SPORTS Finland's 'Everyman's Rights' offer the most open access to nature on Earth With over 20 million hectares of forest, nearly 190,000 lakes, and 40 national parks, Finland is an outstanding destination to enjoy the great outdoors. What's even better is that nearly all of it can be explored freely and free of charge. Sleeping in a tent under the Nordic lights? Sure. Picking your own berries for breakfast? No problem. This extraordinary freedom is based on a unique Nordic custom called Everyman's Rights, or jokamiehenoikeudet.   FINLAND: EVERYMAN'S RIGHTS LATEST ARTICLES PARKS + WILDERNESS The 10 best parks in the US for spectacular winter stargazing ASTRONOMY + SPACE 5 best dark-sky destinations in the US GALLERY Glorious, snowy images of a winter trip to Japan NEWS There's a new way to ensure your clothing and travel gear is sustainable WILDLIFE Switzerland relaxes ibex trophy hunting rules, stirring controversy NEWS A rare purebred dingo was found in Australia, and could help save the species PADDLING Why a stand-up paddleboard is the best way to see Canada's Yukon territory MATADOR CITY GUIDE TRIP PLANNING  The Ultimate Guide to Manchester Nature and Parks Manchester's industrial fathers may have given it tons of architectural character, but they also paved over all the green shoots and pushed the parks to the outskirts. Yet although there are just a few green spaces in the city center, leafy river walks and manicured parks are just a short tram or bus ride away. A little further out, the options expand into the lush grounds of stately homes and hilly rambles that end in country pub food and well-earned pints. Here's a guide to some of the best natural features on offer in and around Manchester. EXPLORE MANCHESTER'S NATURE AND PARKS ADVENTURE Operation Skate Tijuana When GRLSWIRL, a female skate community, brings 100 skateboards to migrant refugee children in Tijuana, the harsh reality pauses for a little while and kids get to be kids again. WATCH THE FILM FOLLOW US AND FIND YOUR NEXT #TRAVELSTOKE Copyright © 2019 Matador Network, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website. Our mailing address is: Matador Network PO Box 7775 #40021 San Francisco, CA 94120 Add us to your address book Need to change something? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from our newsletter. We'll be here when you need us!