When people are asked to describe their favourite vacation spot, responses often include “by the lake” or “by the ocean.” This is not surprising; it is a widely shared notion that being by the water makes us happy. We feel calm, content, and overall, just better. David and I have always recognized this, but never have we experienced the positive effects of water as significantly as we do here, in Bear River.

In 2018, we discovered the book “Blue Mind: The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Connected, and Better at What You Do.” In this publication, renowned marine biologist, entrepreneur, advocate and author, Dr. Wallace J. Nichols, uses data from various fields of study to explain the powerful way our connection to water influences our physiology and psychology. Proximity to water brings out our…