Canadian physicians can now prescribe free national park passes as part of medical treatment

In British Columbia, licensed health-care professionals can prescribe free national park passes to patients as part of medical treatment. Normally, a Parks Canada Discovery Pass is $72 per year. What a fine idea. From Global News:

'We have a standard recommendation, based on the latest research, that patients spend at least two hours a week in nature and at least 20 minutes each time,' said Dr. — Read the rest