Groundhog’s Day and Transitioning to Spring

This Winter, it’s been cold, and it’s been an unusual couple of months. Chances are you have been daydreaming of the Spring when it’s warm and you can enjoy the great outdoors. Well good news, Groundhog’s Day is coming up and if he doesn’t see his shadow, we may see an early Spring! Regardless, if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow or not at Gobbler’s Knob on February 2^nd, you can start transitioning to outdoor activities that you can begin now or once the weather starts to warm up. We’ve put together a list of our favorites to help get you started.

• Hiking: Hiking offers more than just a change of scenery. It is also a great low-impact workout offering multiple benefits, such as reducing hypertension and anxiety. However, if you think it is as simple as walking on a paved path, you may be in for a surprise! Learn to avoid injury and enjoy your trek with this basic guide.
• Fishing: Learning how to fish can be fun and rewarding. Herbert Hoover once said, “When all the routines and details and the human bores get on our nerves, we just yearn to go away from here to somewhere else. To go fishing is a sound, a valid, and an accepted reason for an escape. It requires no explanation." Already know how to fish Freshwater? Try something new, like Saltwater or Fly Fishing. For the adventurer looking to learn Fly Fishing, get started with our basic guide.
• Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP): Looking for a fun adventure on the water? Stand Up Paddle Boarding offers a fun way to play outdoors and a full body workout. Feeling intimidated by all the gear you think you might need? No need to worry, check out this basic guide to get started.
• Kayaking: Have you wanted to go kayaking, but thought it was too grueling or required a certain expertise? Actually, you can work as little or as hard as you like, you decide! On a trip of leisure in your kayak, you can burn up to 350 calories per hour. Plus, you’ll also be toning your arms, back, upper body, and core muscles. It’s a win, win all around and with this basic guide you’ll be out on the water in no time!
• Climbing: This is one activity you could start now. The first step is to locate and start climbing at an indoor climbing gym, then by the time Spring rolls around you’ll be ready to try your hand at outdoor climbing. Check out this basic guide to help get you started.

This list is packed with so many great activities, you might pick up a few new hobbies this Spring!

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