EDINBURG — Outdoor experiences are key to children's mental and physical well-being, but not enough children are having them. This summer, Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas (GSGST) has partnered with the Office of Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez to complete the Junior Explorer initiative program.The Junior Explorer program is an offshoot of an ambitious economic development initiative called Explore Hidalgo County Nature Trail, which seeks to highlight the region’s natural resources and promote ecotourism. Exposure to nature has been linked to a host of benefits, including improved attention, lower stress, better mood, reduced risk of psychiatric disorders and ...