Outdoor Tips
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Tips to Keep You Venturing Outdoors
Appreciate Your Surroundings
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While hiking or walking, look for birds that are native to your area. You can buy a bird watching guide or—for a more interactive experience—join your local club of ornithology enthusiasts. |
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Write your favorite outdoor place or memory onto a piece of paper and tape it to your TV, computer, or video game. This acts as constant reminder of the fun you could be having outside instead of staying indoors. |
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Plan a workout at a local park or other outdoor venue. |
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Take a run on the beach, around the lake, or alongside the river. |
Mix Up Your Workday
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Instead of weekly status meetings with your manager in a conference room, sit or take a walk outside as you discuss ideas. |
Spend Quality Family Time | |
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Plan a family campout—even if it’s in your own backyard! Sleeping under the stars or in a cozy tent is fun for all ages, and easy to do. |
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Make a pact with your family to be out of the house and at the park, beach, or gym no later than 10:00 A.M. on weekends. |
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Have a campout on the beach with family or friends. |
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Play games with your kids like “Monkey Bar” Olympics, tree climb warriors, and good old hide-and-seek. |
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Becoming a scout leader is a great way to stay motivated and accountable to being outdoors, while providing a wonderful opportunity to share your passion with others. |
Make It An Every Day Occasion
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Carry a blanket in your car and have an impromptu picnic anywhere. |
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Invite friends to go on a long walk or casual hike instead of meeting for happy hour or dinner. |
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Send your friends an electronic invitation for a hiking appointment. |
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Spend a few quiet minutes outside each day; look around you and listen to the sounds of nature |
Create New Habits
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Buy a few “outdoor-only” books, and allow yourself to read them only when you’re at the beach or a park. |
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At the beginning of the year, or each month, choose new destinations for climbing or hiking that you’ve never been before. Put them on your calendar and make it a goal to get to them all. |
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Place your bike on top of your car the night before you have plans to go for a weekend ride. |