Not-so-breaking news: spending time in nature is good for you. Alas, even people who know this can find it difficult to get as much contact with the great outdoors as they would like. With many of us living in urban or suburban areas, the amount of time we spend in nature is often pretty limited.
But does it have to be that way? Absolutely not. By making a few adjustments and purchases, you can radically increase the amount of time you spend surrounded by trees, mountains, lakes, and all the other gorgeous landscapes that Mother Earth provides.
Explore Your Local Area
Most people decide that they need to spend more time outdoors when they see an image of a beautiful landscape online. It’s not hard to be captivated by the thought of hiking when you’re looking at a picture of Lake Louise or somewhere equally awe-inspiring.
But you don’t need to wait until you take a trip to those great sites before you increase your nature time. Regardless of where you live, you’ll have some wonderful outdoor areas just waiting to be explored. They may have the grandeur of the world’s most stunning sights, but they’ll have their own charm — and in any case, you’ll get the mental and physical benefits of spending time in a natural environment regardless of how impressive it is.
Buy an RV
Many people buy camping equipment believing that they’ll use it as a quick and easy way to spend time under the stars. The problem? Sleeping night after night in a tent is uncomfortable, and as such, most camping equipment ends up being used a lot less frequently than the person thought it would.
One way to get all the benefits of camping without the drawbacks is to buy an RV, which can seem expensive initially but can turn out to be highly cost-effective over the course of its lifetime, since you’ll never need to spend money on a hotel for as long as you have it. Once you’ve got the keys, you’ll be able to take a drive to an RV park and enjoy the luxury of spending day after day in a beautiful outdoor environment. It’s so much fun that you’ll find that you’re heading out into the great outdoors as often as you can.
Many people buy camping equipment believing that they’ll use it as a quick and easy way to spend time under the stars. The problem? Sleeping night after night in a tent is uncomfortable, and as such, most camping equipment ends up being used a lot less frequently than the person thought it would.
One way to get all the benefits of camping without the drawbacks is to buy an RV, which can seem expensive initially but can turn out to be highly cost-effective over the course of its lifetime, since you’ll never need to spend money on a hotel for as long as you have it. Once you’ve got the keys, you’ll be able to take a drive to an RV park and enjoy the luxury of spending day after day in a beautiful outdoor environment. It’s so much fun that you’ll find that you’re heading out into the great outdoors as often as you can.
Take Up Winter Sports
It’s easy to picture yourself spending long days in the great outdoors during the spring and summer months. But when it’s winter? That’s a bigger ask. It’s less likely that you’ll naturally find yourself in a natural environment.
It’s easy to picture yourself spending long days in the great outdoors during the spring and summer months. But when it’s winter? That’s a bigger ask. It’s less likely that you’ll naturally find yourself in a natural environment.
One way to increase the amount of time you spend outdoors during the winter months is to take up a winter activity such as skiing, snowboarding, or snowshoeing. Having a hobby that you enjoy can be a great motivating factor on those cold mornings when you’re more inclined to stay under the covers.
Often, the most difficult part is getting out of the house. Once you’re in the mountains, you’ll have a great time despite — or perhaps because of — the chilly weather.
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