From outdoor yoga to watercolor painting, take inspiration from the colors, sights, and smells of spring.
Choose an activity (or two!)
from our list, grab a friend, and get outside.
Credit:Blaine Moats
Host a ‘Picnic and Paint’
Combining a creative activity with a beautiful setting (andgreat snacks!)
is a recipe for success.
Go Hammocking
Sit back and relax (literally) by taking up hammocking this spring.
Credit: Matt Armendariz
This no-fail hobbyonly requires a hammockand two trees or hammocking posts.
Hammock with friends or take some time to yourself to read, draw, or write in nature.
Take Up Biking
Biking is a double-winit gets you out in nature and is a good workout.
Credit: Brie Passano
Instead of automatically reaching for your car keys this spring, consider biking to your next destination.
Or, take a leisurely bike ride after work to enjoy the warm, spring nights.
you’ve got the option to also bike to other springtime activities.
Credit:Caitlin Atkinson
Set up seating in your garden or backyard, and arrange bouquets of fresh flowers to decorate the space.
While it might seem intimidating at first, hiking can be good for both your body and your mind.
Find trails around your area, or try walking around your local park.
To make the hike more fun, listen to your favorite podcast or audiobook.
Or, invite a friend along to chat with while you hike.
Let the flowers dry for one week until you check to see if they’re dried and pressed.
Use the flowers for scrapbooking, creating wall art, or give them as a gift.
Play Pickleball
Pickleball has quickly become one of the most popular recreational sports.
If learning to play seems intimidating, don’t be discouraged.
Pickleball is a beginner-friendly sport that can be as quick-paced or laidback as you want.
Outdoor Yoga
Take 15 minutes to relax and ground yourself by doing a quick yoga flow outside this spring.
Turn on some zen music or choose to listen to the sounds of nature instead.
Caitlin Atkinson
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Lay down a blanket on the sand, and set up your paints.
Fill an empty cup or jar with ocean water, and use it to create watercolor paintings.
Mail Letters
Contrary to popular belief, sending snail mail is not a lost art.
We’re sure your loved ones will thank you later.
