One of the most common ways to get outside and appreciate nature during the summer is to go camping, but it’s not the only way to enjoy the great outdoors! There are tons of things to do outside this summer, and for people of every age. Here are a few activities that could help you get a little closer to Mother Nature.
Fishing
If you own a small patch of hunting land, farm land, or even a backyard with a creek or large pond, fishing could be a great way to get outside this summer. Fly fishing is a nearly $750 million market in the United States, so you wouldn’t be the first to enjoy a nice summer fishing outing. Fishing can be relaxing, as well as a valuable lesson in patience and perseverance for younger children. Not to mention the happy looks when they’ve caught their first fish!
Hiking
Hiking is not only a great way to get some exercise, it’s an opportunity to explore and connect to nature. Conservation easements are often placed on hiking locations to help protect the resources there. These types of restrictions are also commonly placed on hunting land and ranch land to preserve it for future cattle ranchers and farmers, as well as the animals they raise there.
Go to a cattle ranch or farm
One of the biggest industries in the world is the farming industry. However, the rate of employment in these industries is projected to decline by about two percent over the next few years. These professionals provide much of what citizens in the United States eat, so not only can visiting be a learning experience in nature, it can educate people about the importance of the industry. Not only that, but some cattle ranches offer tours on horseback for you to see a good portion of the property that the ranchers work on.
Nature is a great provider and a great educator for people of all ages. No matter what you choose to do this summer, make sure you’re getting outside and learning about all the the world has to offer you. References.