Natasha Sones

Set in Feanedock, this Festival is based in a 70-acre woodland site on the Leicestershire/Derbyshire border at the heart of the National Forest.

Want to meet up with like-minded adventurers, try some new activities and get inspired? Try these festivals in the UK.

Wild swimming is a popular pastime but it can be tricky to know where to start gaining the knowledge and confidence to begin.

The weather is nicer and it is the perfect time to get outside! Sometimes it can be hard to head outside for no real reason so here are some ideas for being active in the outdoors and enjoy a fun day out.

Have you ever tried an adventure retreat? This is a great way to meet with other likeminded people, find secret swim spots with an experienced guide and enjoy the luxury of a holiday at the same time!

I have always wanted to try snowshoeing as I love snow and I love hiking. Snowshoe trekking is a way of venturing deeper into the natural surroundings and tracing your own way through this pristine environment.

The 10th anniversary of the GlaGla Race stand-up paddleboarding race on Lake Annecy took place in January 2024. As it took place on my birthday and I was looking for a new adventure I decided it was fate and entered! The name GlaGla translates to the Brrrr Brrrr Race in English… as in it's freezing COLD!

With the weather turning chilly and rainy it can be hard to get motivated to go outside. Here are some ideas of good ways to get those steps in and enjoy some festive fun for all the family at the same time. From magical light trails and steam train rides to markets and immersive experiences, here’s how to get outside this Christmas and spend the darker nights with family and friends.

Read a first hand review of the inaugural London Snow Show from National Snow Week ambassador, and Outside & Active contributor, Natasha Soanes.

Natasha Sones has won an Adventure Queens grant to pursue an epic adventure this summer 2023, here is her story.

Kayaking multi-day trips are quite easy to find online but multi-day paddleboarding trips are a bit more of a new thing. But they are a great way of taking trips as you can fit lots on the board and see some wonderful sights.

Natasha Sones is an Ambassador for the National Outdoor Expo, read her review of the second ever show.

This Valentine’s Day why not spend some time with a very important person – you? Whether you are single or have a family or partner we could all do with lavishing some attention on ourselves. Self care is very important and spending some time outdoors will make you feel better and improve your mood too!

Paddlesports is immensely popular as an activity. Whether it’s kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding or more, it is extremely important to paddle responsibly and safely. Here are some top tips for safety advice.

For many people, outdoor adventures often include water. But our rivers and seas have hit the headlines recently for their poor state. Sewage pollution plagues the rivers and ocean. So what is the problem and what can we do about it?

With record-breaking temperatures for the UK recently, this is a perfect opportunity to spend the night out in the wild. If you want a trip where you don’t have to carry your own tent or don’t have the funds for a tent, take a look at these 5 ideas for sleeping outside without a tent.

You can experience cold water shock even on the hottest of days - read on for best advice on how to spot the signs of and reduce the risk of cold water shock.

With the weather warming up, it's a great time to make use of the waterways around us and have some fun! Read on for some tips of how to get the most out of your day open water swimming.

With warmer weather approaching, kayaking is a great opportunity to be active outdoors with the whole family.

Zeph offers their highlights from the National Outdoor Expo including meeting Anna McNuff, Ed Stafford and having a go at, well, everything!