Benefits of outdoor recreation

Some people love being outdoors and being active, while others just don’t. I have friends who would like anything with outdoor recreation like kayaking, jogging, walking, hiking, etc. It’s very hard for me to understand that being active outdoors is one of my favorite things about this world we live in. For those who love the outdoors as much as I do, this article will make a lot of sense. For those who only venture outdoors on the most beautiful days, perhaps these words will inspire you to try a new sport or enjoy a few breaths of fresh air.

What are the benefits of outdoor recreation?

For one thing, getting outside and breathing in some (hopefully) fresh air can be invigorating and do wonders for boosting our life force. I know for myself that when I go for a run or go on a kayak trip I feel alive and free, as well as happy and alert. I can be having the worst of days and feeling completely overwhelmed by stress. If I go out and do some sort of outdoor recreation, I almost always come back with a clear head and a much happier outlook on life. For me, outdoor recreation is like therapy… the best and cheapest one can find.

Another great benefit of outdoor recreation is bonding time. Whether you’re with family or friends or even your favorite pet, playing sports and outdoor activities can help you bond with your loved ones in ways that might otherwise be difficult. It forces you to converse and interact while sharing the experience of some kind of outdoor activity. Nothing could replace the long conversations I have had with my mother while hiking, the laughs my boyfriend and I have had while kayaking, or the interesting stories my friends and I share while hiking. These are experiences and moments that could never be replaced and they were all possible because we were sharing the great outdoors together.

Did you know that outdoor recreation can save you money?

We live in a world where there are many ups and downs and it is not always easy to feel light as well as confident. Outdoor recreation can be one of the cheapest activities possible. Going out doesn’t cost anything. Climbing a mountain costs nothing. Playing outdoors with your children costs nothing. These are all outdoor activities that are inexpensive and usually a lot more fun than many other expensive outings.

Whether you like to hike or run, hike or climb, kayak or canoe… I suggest you get outside as much as possible and breathe the air while we can. Outdoor recreation is one of the things that makes life so enjoyable and fun. For me, nothing could replace it and I couldn’t imagine a world without it. We are very lucky to have the beauty and clean air that we have… I for one plan to make the most of it.