National Great Outdoors Month in June reminds us to explore our nation’s abundant wildlife refuges, parks, and natural beauty. Whether you hike, bike or canoe the trails, kayak the rivers and canyons or pitch a tent in the forest or on a hillside – nature is calling. Pursue the beauty and majesty of the big skies and open spaces the outdoors offers.

Scroll on to discover a new swimming spot, remote cabins amongst the stars, as well as tips on revamping your backyard to create an outdoor oasis of your own.

With hardscape exteriors, the natural chaos of the outdoors combine with precise design practices and attention to detail to create an intricately planned and curated outdoor living space. Ideal for those who look at their backyards or patios as extensions of their home and wish to care for it as such.

Read on to discover how designers and architects are bringing the practice of stargazing into modern homes, and find out how to add these same features to your home for the ultimate staycation.

The cottage and cabin are deeply rooted into many people’s history, having kept their ancestors safe and sound for generations, so it comes as no surprise that they remain a popular trend for achieving a warm, rustic home with endless charm. Read more to view our curated collection of some of the trendiest cabin and cottage-inspired homes around.

Transforming a room into an experience—it’s remarkable how big an impact a skylight or dramatic window fixture can have on a room. As day turns to night, your ceiling becomes a star-studded theater. Want more inspiration? We curated a collection of truly breathtaking skylight and window features on our Pinterest.