Right now, everybody’s obsessed with technology. Unfortunately, this means a lot of families don’t spend as much time with each other as they perhaps should. Instead of enjoying family activities together, most people’s families spend their time idly sitting around, staring at computer screens.
If you and your family are addicted to technology and want to change that, this post has you covered. Here are some fun activities you can try with them that will get you outdoors, active, and away from mobile phones and computers.
Bowling
Bowling is a great family activity. It’s relatively inexpensive, and it’s not hard to find bowling alleys. Most towns and cities have their alleys. If you plan on taking bowling up, it’s a good idea to educate yourself about bowling oil patterns, because the way that oils are applied to a lane can impact the accuracy and efficacy of your shots. If you buy a membership pass for yourself and your family, you can go bowling often (without having to spend a fortune on tickets).
Kayaking
Kayaking is another fantastic activity; although it’s winter, it might not be possible, depending on where you live. The reason that kayaking’s such a great family activity is that you can buy two-man kayaks. This means you can buy enough two-man kayaks so that everybody fits together. Then, you can all go out together. You must be a confident swimmer if you intend to go kayaking, though. It’s not unheard of for kayaks to capsize. You could drown or injure yourself if you are not a strong swimmer. Make sure to buy lifejackets for you and your family, too.
Paintballing
Paintballing is a combat sport that is very popular among young people. However, you do not have to be a teenager to enjoy it. You can take it up with your family. Paintball venues tend to charge a lot of money for weapon rentals, so if you are interested, buy yourself and your family guns. With your paintball guns, you will be able to get tickets for paintballing for significantly less. You can also go out into the woods and play against each other. Make sure that you buy protective equipment, too.
Foam Gel Blasting
The foam gel blaster is new to the scene and rapidly gaining popularity, making it an exhilarating activity perfect for families. It’s similar to paintball but uses softer, biodegradable gel balls, making it suitable for younger family members. It’s an excellent way to encourage outdoor play and teamwork.
Rock Climbing
Rock climbing is an activity that’s overlooked by a lot of people. Many people consider it boring, but it isn’t. If it is something you and your family are interested in trying out, however, then make sure that you go to an indoor climbing venue first. Never try to learn to climb outdoors, especially unsupervised. In an indoor climbing venue, you will have experts looking out for you, not to mention access to high-quality equipment. The floors of most indoor climbing venues are padded, too. They are padded in case you fall. In nature, there is no padding. If you fall, you die.
Cycling
Cycling can be a fun activity, too. The downside to cycling is that bicycles cost an absolute fortune. You will have to buy yourself and your family bicycles. An alternative to buying bicycles for you and your family is renting them whenever you want to go cycling. That said, renting bicycles isn’t very cheap, either. Cycling can be very good for your health and a great way to see nature. It’s an activity that’s suitable all year round. Make sure that you wear warm clothing and gloves if you’re going cycling in winter, though.
Hiking
Hiking is another activity that you can do all year. One of the best things about hiking is that it’s completely free. You do not need tickets or special equipment or to give any notice. You can turn up and start hiking. There are hiking trails throughout the United States, so you shouldn’t have trouble finding one near you. The only thing to bear in mind is wild animals. Make sure that you stick to mapped hiking trails and research the wild animals found in the area that you are hiking, i.e., bears, mountain lions, lynxes, coyotes, or wolves. Knowing what animals to watch out for will help you to prepare for an encounter with one.
Outdoor Exploration
Finally, why not just go out and explore with your family? Park your car somewhere and go on an adventure. You can explore anywhere. If you intend to explore nature, consider the last point made in the previous section.
Going on activities with one’s family can be a lot of fun. When you take your family places, you make memories. These memories will last a lifetime. There are many more activities to consider, like swimming, rowing, playing chess, reading books together, and going to the theatre. Whatever you choose to do, make sure it’s something your whole family enjoys.
