Looking for active outdoor ideas!

lizzocat

Trying to be as active as possible this summer and get out of the gym a bit on non lifting days. So far, I've been (or am planning) :

1. Hiking (done this a few time since May)
2. Kayaking (going today actually!)
3. White water rafting
4. Waterfall canyoneering
5. Biking

Any more ideas to add to the list?

Thanks! (and if any active MFPers want to be friends, friend me )

T1DCarnivoreRunner

Rock climbing? I'm not big into water activities (I have a kayak, but rarely use it) and don't have a bike, though I hike a lot.

But since you seem to like water, what about swimming? Trail running?

lizzocat

Trail running! That's a good idea- I'm kind of a terrible runner, but that sounds fun. And DUH swimming, I must be having some brain fog because I completely forgot about swimming.

I'm a little nervous about rock climbing but maybe at the end of the summer once I get a bit stronger.

worstcaster

Geocaching - You use a GPS to find hidden containers. It can bring you places to hike you might not have gone to otherwise.

Hunting and fishing - Also a good chance to explore different and beautiful places. In addition success can mean a source of lean protein.

lishie_rebooted

Walking
Roller blading
Skateboarding
scootering (totally a word)
Stand up paddleboard
wind surfing
sailing
base jumping
bungee jumping
skydiving
basketball
kickball
soccer
softball
lacrosse
field hockey
rugby

you're in NYC, I'm sure you could find outside fitness classes held in a park.

I suggest meetup.com (plus the app)

lizzocat

worstcaster wrote: »

Geocaching - You use a GPS to find hidden containers. It can bring you places to hike you might not have gone to otherwise.

Hunting and fishing - Also a good chance to explore different and beautiful places. In addition success can mean a source of lean protein.

Fishing would be fun, I don't know if I could mentally hunt to be honest, I'm not against it, I just don't think I can do it myself!

lporter229

If you have never tried a stand up paddle board, I highly recommend it. Great core workout. Just be mindful if you plan to use it on a creek or anywhere there is a current. It can be very tough to paddle against the current, even when sitting down because it is flat, unlike a kayak, which generally has a keel.

lizzocat

lishie_rebooted wrote: »

Walking
Roller blading
Skateboarding
scootering (totally a word)
Stand up paddleboard
wind surfing
sailing
base jumping
bungee jumping
skydiving
basketball
kickball
soccer
softball
lacrosse
field hockey
rugby

you're in NYC, I'm sure you could find outside fitness classes held in a park.

I suggest meetup.com (plus the app)

WOW thank you. paddle board, wind surfing, sailing, skateboarding and maybe some of the sports are definitely going on my list (i'd love to base jump/sky dive but i'm also a baby so idk) , and meetup is a good idea, will totally look into it!

lizzocat

lporter229 wrote: »

If you have never tried a stand up paddle board, I highly recommend it. Great core workout. Just be mindful if you plan to use it on a creek or anywhere there is a current. It can be very tough to paddle against the current, even when sitting down because it is flat, unlike a kayak, which generally has a keel.

We actually have stand up paddleboard classes here in Brooklyn, I will definitely look into it!

jgnatca

You may hunt with a camera as well as a rifle.

lishie_rebooted

jgnatca wrote: »

You may hunt with a camera as well as a rifle.

http://www.travelandleisure.com/slideshows/china-grown-over-ghost-town/2

http://mashable.com/2015/06/25/abandoned-amusement-park-photos/

I don't suggest seeking into old/abandoned places since it's probably illegal (you live in NY after all) and building may no longer be structurally sound.

But you could "hunt" for flora & fauna.
It gets you outside and it's a useful skill being able to identify these, especially since you've already mentioned camping.


There's also outside ropes courses.
tennis
golf
if you don't have a full time job, be a day camp counselor?

Dnarules

lishie_rebooted wrote: »

jgnatca wrote: »

You may hunt with a camera as well as a rifle.

http://www.travelandleisure.com/slideshows/china-grown-over-ghost-town/2

http://mashable.com/2015/06/25/abandoned-amusement-park-photos/

I don't suggest seeking into old/abandoned places since it's probably illegal (you live in NY after all) and building may no longer be structurally sound.

But you could "hunt" for flora & fauna.
It gets you outside and it's a useful skill being able to identify these, especially since you've already mentioned camping.


There's also outside ropes courses.
tennis
golf
if you don't have a full time job, be a day camp counselor?

You may want to look into rope courses. We just went to a science museum in NC, and they just recently put in a ropes course. Although I am in no way ready for it personally, it looked like it would be a great workout and a lot of fun.

cheshirecatastrophe

lizzocat wrote: »

lishie_rebooted wrote: »

Walking
Roller blading
Skateboarding
scootering (totally a word)
Stand up paddleboard
wind surfing
sailing
base jumping
bungee jumping
skydiving
basketball
kickball
soccer
softball
lacrosse
field hockey
rugby

you're in NYC, I'm sure you could find outside fitness classes held in a park.

I suggest meetup.com (plus the app)

WOW thank you. paddle board, wind surfing, sailing, skateboarding and maybe some of the sports are definitely going on my list (i'd love to base jump/sky dive but i'm also a baby so idk) , and meetup is a good idea, will totally look into it!

DO IT. (Well, BASE typically takes extensive skydiving experience and specialized training, but...you gotta start somewhere!)

PAtinCO

Golf, if you walk the course that is.

lizzocat

@Dnarules and @lishie_rebooted Rope courses sounds super fun, I'll check those out.

@lishie_rebooted I unfortunately have a full time corporate job, otherwise doing something like that would be my dream : )

And @cheshirecatastrophe I know, I want to- maybe for my next birthday (30!) I'll get over it and do it