Whether through a hippie commune or an old-school homestead, the '60s and '70s were a time when Americans looked to connect with nature. Coinciding with free-spirited counterculture and a desire to get more in touch with the foundational aspects of everyday life, the back-to-the-land movement was one for the books ... including some of our favorite historical photo albums. 

From May Day celebrations to Geodesic Dome sweet Geodesic Dome, here are 21 truly fascinating photos of the Back to the Land movement and Hippie Communes.