How to Find Adventure in Your Daily Life
I don’t know about you but finding adventure on the daily is a bit difficult sometimes. I may not have the time (or make the time) or am at a loss of what to do. However, when I push myself to get outside and take a walk with a friend, I feel so much better! Not only physically, but emotionally and mentally. So, here are 5 ways on how to find adventure in your daily life!
1. Tent in your backyard
I have actually done this on multiple occasions and each time was a completely different experience! The first time was with my brother and cousin in my backyard. The second was at my friend’s house who lives 5 hours away from me. My college friends and I went on a little road trip and camped in one of my friends’ backyards. It was a night filled with laughter and joy. I highly recommend pitching a tent and building a campfire in your backyard. It is a great way to grow closer to the people you love.
2. Explore a nearby city
You know that city that is 45 minutes away that you go to maybe once per year? Yea. Go there. Check out their new restaurants and local vintage shops. Do a little research on fun things to do in the city. Find an aquarium or a city park. Make it a girls’ trip. Bring some cash and do a little shopping!
3. Bike ride or kayak
Bike rides can be such fun. Think about combining number 4 with this option. Pack a backpack with some sandwiches and go bike riding for a few hours. Or, if you are able to, rent some kayaks and have a day on the water. Kayaking is so much fun! You never know what wildlife you are going to spot. Pack a lunch and your camera and you are ready for an adventure-packed day!
4. Picnic at your favorite park
I love a good picnic! Nothing like nature, friends, and food to lift your spirits. Pack a cooler with some subs, apples, carrots, and drinks, grab some friends, and go on an adventure! Check out your favorite park, find a nice creek or swimming hole to eat at. Then, use that swimming hole or walking trails! Or, if you are lucky enough to live next to a lake or beach, pack a swimsuit and turn the picnic into a day at the beach!
5. Explore a new park
What is so fun is exploring new parks! I have done that around where I live and have either found gold mines or an explanation for why I had never heard of that park. If you have been to all the parks in your area, try going down a path that is not your usual path. I have had a lot of fun exploring the many paths of a local gorge. It often involves climbing steep hills that lead to another path! As a word of caution, please stay safe. Bring a friend with you and do not start venturing through areas with no path.
There is a lot of opportunity for adventure in your everyday life. You just have to look for it and create those opportunities!
Remember…
Remember to take safety measures. I recommend doing these things with a friend (or friends) and take cautionary measures. If you are going kayaking and packing a lunch, remember to bring hand sanitizer and put your phone in a plastic bag to keep it from getting wet. Or, if you are exploring a new park or city, make sure your phone is charged and bring a charger to keep in your car. Put a mace keychain on your car keys. Taking these extra measures will not only keep you safer but also make you feel more comfortable so that you can enjoy the journey!
Doing many of these things have brought me closer to my adventure-seeking friends and family. Whether it is an afternoon at a park or a full day in a new city, try something new and exciting! You will not regret it!
I hope you found these 5 ways on how to find adventure in your daily life useful! If you are going somewhere bigger, check out my post on ideas for 7 unique collectible travel souvenirs!
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