Go Outside: Enjoy Summer! | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Student Life

Go Outside: Enjoy Summer!

As the summer season begins, grab a few friends and head outdoors for a memorable adventure.

79
Go Outside: Enjoy Summer!
Pexels

In our busy schedules of finishing schoolwork, doing chores, and checking social media, we don’t stop often enough to enjoy some fresh air. It’s finally May—summer time! No matter how much we’d rather watch Netflix, spending a day outside is so much more fun. Everyone benefits from a little bit of Vitamin D and the peacefulness of nature. You’ll be surprised how fun a Saturday can be when you spend it outside, enjoying the summer breeze.

1. Go for a hike.

Whether it’s a local neighborhood trail or an adventurous mountain climb, a hike is the ultimate way to enjoy some nice weather. Get together with a few friends because a cute photoshoot is always worth the climb.

2. Ride a bike.

Remember how fun bike-riding was as a kid? A sunny day is the perfect time to get out your old bike and go for a fun ride, perhaps down the street or through an urban park.

3. Play golf.

It doesn’t matter how skilled you are at the sport; grab a cart and go! From putt-putt to a full round, golf with friends is for sure an afternoon well-spent.

4. Explore a waterfall or river.

Time to get your swimsuit and adventure backpack and head to the water! Nothing is more refreshing after a hike than sliding down a waterfall or tubing down a local river.

5. Read outside.

Sometimes we just need a lazy day, but that doesn’t mean we have to stay cooped up inside. Instead, pick up a smoothie, a good book and a hammock and relax in the warm sunlight.

6. Go camping.

If you’re a little more adventurous, why not hit the trails overnight? With a fun-loving group of friends, this summer night is bound to make the best memories.

7. Take a walk.

All too often, we drive to stores that are only a few minutes away. On a beautiful sunny day, why not walk? Pick a fun destination, like an ice cream shop, and go!

8. Host an outdoor game night.

Your friends would be crazy to refuse a fun backyard game night in this ideal summer temperature. Complete with Corn Hole and S’Mores, your outdoor party will be a boatload of fun.

9. Go for a swim.

Who doesn’t love a refreshing day in the water? From pools to lakes to beaches, your summer options are endless, so go for it! Soak up the sun as you swim the day away.

10. Have a picnic.

When everybody contributes some yummy treats and a blanket, this is no ordinary day at the park. The outdoors have never felt so good, sipping on lemonade and hanging out with sweet friends.

For so much of the year, we stay cooped up indoors, forgetting the beautiful relaxation of nature. When the sun comes out and the breezes are wonderful, I challenge you to call up a few friends, gather a handful of snacks and go outside to enjoy summertime. You surely won’t regret it.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Featured

15 Mind-Bending Riddles

Hopefully they will make you laugh.

196079
 Ilistrated image of the planet and images of questions
StableDiffusion

I've been super busy lately with school work, studying, etc. Besides the fact that I do nothing but AP chemistry and AP economics, I constantly think of stupid questions that are almost impossible to answer. So, maybe you could answer them for me, and if not then we can both wonder what the answers to these 15 questions could be.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

Most Epic Aurora Borealis Photos: October 2024

As if May wasn't enough, a truly spectacular Northern Lights show lit up the sky on Oct. 10, 2024

18378
stunning aurora borealis display over a forest of trees and lake
StableDiffusion

From sea to shining sea, the United States was uniquely positioned for an incredible Aurora Borealis display on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, going into Friday, Oct. 11.

It was the second time this year after an historic geomagnetic storm in May 2024. Those Northern Lights were visible in Europe and North America, just like this latest rendition.

Keep Reading...Show less
 silhouette of a woman on the beach at sunrise
StableDiffusion

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of suicide/suicidal thoughts.

When you are feeling down, please know that there are many reasons to keep living.

Keep Reading...Show less
Relationships

Power of Love Letters

I don't think I say it enough...

460498
Illistrated image of a letter with 2 red hearts
StableDiffusion

To My Loving Boyfriend,

  • Thank you for all that you do for me
  • Thank you for working through disagreements with me
  • Thank you for always supporting me
  • I appreciate you more than words can express
  • You have helped me grow and become a better person
  • I can't wait to see where life takes us next
  • I promise to cherish every moment with you
  • Thank you for being my best friend and confidante
  • I love you and everything you do

To start off, here's something I don't say nearly enough: thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You do so much for me that I can't even put into words how much I appreciate everything you do - and have done - for me over the course of our relationship so far. While every couple has their fair share of tiffs and disagreements, thank you for getting through all of them with me and making us a better couple at the other end. With any argument, we don't just throw in the towel and say we're done, but we work towards a solution that puts us in a greater place each day. Thank you for always working with me and never giving up on us.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

11 Signs You Grew Up In Hauppauge, NY

Because no one ever really leaves.

28105
Map of Hauppauge, New York
Google

Ah, yes, good old Hauppauge. We are that town in the dead center of Long Island that barely anyone knows how to pronounce unless they're from the town itself or live in a nearby area. Hauppauge is home to people of all kinds. We always have new families joining the community but honestly, the majority of the town is filled with people who never leave (high school alumni) and elders who have raised their kids here. Around the town, there are some just some landmarks and places that only the people of Hauppauge will ever understand the importance or even the annoyance of.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments