If there is something we have learned from being indoors due to the Covid-19 pandemic is that it is important to be outdoors. If you had no hobbies that involved being outdoors, then chances are you must have had a hard time with the lockdowns in place. As you make resolutions for 2022, here are some hobbies that will get you outside your home without damaging the environment:
Hiking
Hiking has been around for ages, but few people have taken it as a hobby. All you need is a pair of good shoes and the right hiking gear, and you are good to go. Being out in nature is therapeutic, and you get to take a step back from all the noise in the city and get a breath of fresh air. The other good thing about hiking is that you can also burn calories. It makes the perfect hobby for anyone who is trying to keep fit. Look up hiking trails near you and the level of difficulty before you embark on your trip. You can start with the simpler hikes before proceeding to the complex ones. There is a place for everyone in hiking.
Bird Watching
If you love being out in nature, this is a better way to spend more time outside. Bird watching will teach you patience since you cannot make the birds show up when you want them to. It will also teach you species of birds and their characteristics. You can get a bird watcher’s book and some Kennedy Wild Bird Feed. That way, you have something to attract the birds with and a book to help you figure out which birds you are looking at. Bird watching does not have to happen in nature alone. If you build a feeding area for the birds in your backyard, then you might spot a couple as they come out to drink water. Your children can also participate in this type of bird watching, making it more fun.
Gardening
We live in a time where so many chemicals are pumped into our food that we have no idea if it is good for us. If this bothers you a lot, it might be a good time to try your hand at gardening. If you have a small backyard, you can start planting some vegetables you like. Most vegetables do not need such a huge space to grow. Gardening is very therapeutic, and getting to eat your products makes the entire process worth it. You can also teach this to your children, so they become self-sufficient as they grow up.
Participating in Sports
If you love being on the move, joining an active sport is one way to ensure that you stay occupied. You do not have to do it competitively, so that should not scare you. Check within your neighborhood to see if there are any spots groups you can join. Participating in a sport with friends or neighbors is a great way to ensure you stay at it even on days when you do not want to.
Backpacking
While backpacking is not something most people love, it is a great way to tour the world on a budget. If you catch the traveling bug, then this is something you should try. You can get a group of friends and create a bucket list of the places you would like to visit. Backpacking lets you experience the place you visit better because you interact with the locals better. Start with places in your neighborhood that you have always wanted to visit before proceeding to other states. Before you know it, you might be backpacking across nations, which adds more fun to the entire adventure. It can be something you do in summer or when you are on break from work.
A hobby will ensure you have something to look forward to on your day off or during this lockdown. It does not have to be something strenuous. Being environmentally conscious helps you know that whatever you do in your free time does not damage the environment. The ideas above will act as a guide for you.
