| Outdoor adventuring is one of the best ways to | | | | new challenges and solving problems which arise |
| escape day-to-day stresses. A vacation built | | | | will strengthen the relationships between friends |
| around outdoor experiences like camping, | | | | and family members, and you'll learn more about |
| backpacking and hiking can provide unique benefits | | | | each other in the process. Memories are created |
| to the mind, body and spirit that are not to be | | | | which will remain long after the trip is over |
| found in other types of getaways. | | | | 4. Develop a love of nature. Learning about the |
| Here are 5 reasons why you should consider an | | | | outdoors environment and seeing it up close will |
| outdoor adventure for your next vacation: | | | | deepen your appreciation and love for the natural |
| 1. Leave your stress behind. Spending an | | | | world. If you have children, introducing them to |
| extended period of time outdoors is one of the | | | | nature allows you to discover its beauty through |
| best ways to escape the stresses of daily life. | | | | their eyes. Every child should have the |
| Leave electronic devices at home and take the | | | | opportunity to experience the freedom and |
| opportunity to unplug. You'll find your daily worries | | | | adventure of the great outdoors, and every adult |
| slipping away as your mind becomes occupied | | | | can reconnect with their inner child in nature |
| with simple tasks like setting up a tent and | | | | 5. Challenge your limits. Many outdoor experiences |
| cooking your meals over a camp stove or open | | | | bring with them some risk. Completing an outdoor |
| fire. A new sense of perspective can be gained | | | | challenge like hiking, mountain biking or river rafting |
| as we become aware of our place in the universe. | | | | will leave you feeling self confident and alive. A |
| Things that may seem like big problems at home | | | | strong sense of self sufficiency can be derived |
| fade into the background while we're in the great | | | | from the knowledge that you can survive for a |
| outdoors. | | | | few days on the contents of your backpack. An |
| 2. Exercise + outdoors = more fun. Walking, biking | | | | outdoor adventure can give you a true feeling of |
| and swimming are more enjoyable when you're | | | | accomplishment. |
| surrounded by the beauty of the natural | | | | If you haven't spent a lot of time outdoors, or |
| environment. There are also uniquely challenging | | | | haven't been out lately, start with a weekend |
| workouts to be found in the outdoors in the form | | | | overnighter. Find some friends who have |
| of activities like downhill skiing, rock climbing and | | | | experience and equipment to serve as your |
| rappelling, and white water rafting. Avoid injuries | | | | guides. Even a short trip will allow you to reap the |
| by making sure you're sufficiently trained and in | | | | benefits of the outdoors and return home |
| good condition to take on challenges that the | | | | revitalized and renewed. Once you've completed |
| outdoors can bring. | | | | one trip, you'll be eager to start planning your |
| 3. Bond with friends and family. Few experiences | | | | outdoor adventure. |
| bring people closer together than camping. Trying | | | | |