Fall days are some of the best to participate in outdoor activities. The days are just long enough to pack in the fun, the temperatures are not too hot or too cold, and the scenery with the changing leaf colors can be simply stunning. We’ve put together 5 fun activities to try this Fall, that go a bit beyond your typical walk around the neighborhood.
Tidepooling
It doesn’t need to be a hot summer’s day to check out the tide pools. Simply put on some sneakers, wrap up against cooler winds and head out to your local beach or further afield for a relaxing time looking at sea life. Treehugger is a great resource for places to go tidepooling around the US coast and what to look for when you are there.
Pick your own…
Pumpkin that is. This is a really fun excursion especially if you have young kids who are looking forward to the fun of Halloween. Many pumpkin patches offer a variety of other activities too, so it’s worth seeing what’s available in your area. Then all you have to do is find the perfect pumpkin for the carving design you’ve got planned.
Geocaching
If you love a treasure hunt, you’re going to love this more modern version that originally started in Oregon state. It just requires a GPS mobile device and a visit to Geocaching.com to set you off on an adventure to find a hidden stash of treasure. The goal is to find the “cache”, which is typically a small waterproof container that is hidden in an outdoor location. This will have been hidden by a geocacher who logged the coordinates of the cache location and provided additional clues for people to find the cache. Inside there will often be a log book and pencil for you to mark the date when you found the cache. There is usually something else of interest (small toys, old coins, that type of thing) and you can also leave an item of interest in there too. Once found, you must return the cache to the original location before you carry on to find the next geocache. This activity is particularly fun if you have kids in elementary school.
Nordic walking
This popular form of exercise originated in Finland and has since been adopted by people all over the world. Using poles similar to those used in cross country skiing, Nordic walking enables you to raise your heart rate, burn far more calories and use far more muscle groups than you would on a normal walk. It’s a great activity to do as part of a group and there are many Nordic walking instructors around the US who can set you off on the right track.
E-Cycling
Many people have rediscovered a love of cycling during the global pandemic. If you’re not sure whether your legs would be able to keep up with the rest of your cycling group, why not consider an electric bike? You can set the exercise level at a point suitable for you and still be able to get up those hills to enjoy the magnificent Fall scenery with ease.
