Find Solace in Quiet Spaces
Quiet Parks International is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving quiet for the benefit of all life and respecting the quiet of nature. For Quiet Parks International to rank a place as a Quiet Park it must be free of human-made sounds for extended periods of time.
According to the Quiet Parks International website and the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, 97% of the US population is exposed to noise from aviation and highways. In addition, the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control agree that noise pollution takes a negative toll on quality of life, wellbeing and mental health. Want to find out how you can experience the myriad benefits of quiet outdoors? Quiet Parks International has identified 10 places you can go in pursuit of peace and has even curated experiences that allow you to visit and experience these quiet places.
