As the weather gets better and COVID-19 restrictions start to lessen, it’s natural you’ll be on the lookout for things to do outside. But what’s safe? Even if indoor locations are open, you may still want to find COVID-free and safe opportunities to have fun outside.
Last summer, my girlfriend and I made it a point to see as many natural landmarks as we could. They were breathtaking to behold, and they offered a large degree of freedom. We felt comfortable exploring these new environments and it helped us greatly forget about COVID. There was a ton of privacy, far away from strangers. We didn’t worry about contracting COVID from someone bumping up against us or sparking an impromptu conversation.
When the pandemic began, there was a lot of talk about boredom. People were bored they could not go to a myriad of locations, but this logic never made sense to me as we lived in a state with an amazing outdoors. Everyone is in such a rush to travel, going to other countries or even staying within the United States. If those people stopped for a second and thought about the travel opportunities and places to go within their own state, especially outdoor related activities, they may not complain as quickly.
But that was last summer. Now, the COVID cases are expected to be even lower and there’s a good chance you’ll be able to vaccinate yourself by this spring (if you choose to do so.) Personally, I’m still going to be wary of strangers until I’ve obtained my two-doses. However, I’m far more optimistic about the ability to feel guilt free participating in activities and locations as the country finally seems to be heading in a safe and responsible direction.
So be on the lookout for fun and safe things to do as the weather warms up. I’m sure there’s plenty of beautiful outdoor landmarks in your nearby area to explore. If you’re vaccinated, grab a friend and bring them with you.
Some of my fondest, best and only memories of last summertime were exploring these different scenic venues. My entire Snap Memories is filled with lush trees and forest brush.
Be safe and responsible as we approach these upcoming warm months and don’t pass out before the end of the COVID-19 finish line.
You’ve come this far doing the right things. You’re right there at the end, so you owe it to yourself and others to make educated decisions about how you want to spend the final few months of this horrendous year long pandemic.
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