Mountains are beautiful and refreshing. These areas of untouched nature provide an excellent place to relax and enjoy the outdoors. But did you know that planning a mountain getaway to a cozy vacation rental can also benefit your health? Learn more about the surprising perks of mountain vacations below.

How Vacationing in the Mountains is Good for Your Health

1. Fresh Air

Because it’s far from cities and traffic, mountain air has less pollution, which can ease asthma symptoms. Trees and vegetation in dense mountain forests clean the air by absorbing carbon dioxide and emitting oxygen. The scent of pine can also decrease hostility, depression, and stress. A mountain vacation rental can put you right in the center of this healing atmosphere.

2. Therapeutic Landscape

Studies have shown that mountain environments are particularly therapeutic. Researchers have identified that therapeutic landscapes include gardens, oceans, rivers, and mountains. Ancient cultures have also attached healing powers to mountains, and religions have included stories of mountains in spiritual journeys.

3. Physical Activity

A mountain vacation rental gives you lots of opportunities for aerobic activities like hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, and rock climbing. For a slower pace, many mountain retreats also offer easy access to fishing, hunting, and boating.

4. High Altitude

High altitude has been shown to support weight loss, with studies indicating that the less dense air of the mountains decreases appetite and increases metabolic rate. Similarly, being in the mountains is good for your heart. Scientists have found that higher altitudes provide protection from ischemic heart disease.

If you’re ready for a mountain vacation, contact Mountain Aire Cottages & Inn in Clayton, GA. Take a virtual tour of their cottages and vacation rentals on their website and see all the outdoor activities you can do while vacationing there. The retreat is a 12-minute walk from a charming town filled with shops, restaurants, and entertainment. Owned and operated by the same innkeeper for 19 years, these vacation rentals are the perfect place to relax and enjoy the health benefits of the Georgia mountains. Call (706) 782-9568 to begin planning your trip.