Fresh air is good for everyone, but it is easy to default to the same park every weekend. This outdoor activities wheel suggests things to do outside, from hiking and bike rides to stargazing, birdwatching and berry picking, and works for families, couples and friends alike.
When to use it
Sunny Saturday mornings, when everyone wants to get out but nobody has a plan, a spin points you in a direction within seconds.
Summer break, when long days need filling, you can spin once each morning and build the day around the result.
Friends who meet every week can spin for their outing to keep the routine fresh.
Ideas
- A seasonal list with berry picking and water balloons in summer, leaf collecting in fall and stargazing on clear winter nights.
- A local explorer challenge where each spin is a new trail, park or playground you have never visited.
- A nature journal outing where children draw what they found on a scavenger hunt or a birdwatching walk.
Variations
- Flip a coin first to decide between staying close to home and taking a longer trip, then spin.
- Remove the beach or the farmers market when they are out of season or too far away.
- Weight active options like Go for a hike*2 when you want more exercise from your weekends.
Tips
- Check the forecast and pack water, sunscreen and a snack before you leave.
- Tell someone where you are going when you hike a trail you do not know.
- Leave nature as you found it. Take your trash home and only pick berries where it is allowed.
- Dress in layers, especially for stargazing and early mornings, when it can get cold fast.
- Bring a small first aid kit and a fully charged phone on longer outings, and agree on a meeting spot in case anyone gets separated at a busy park or beach.
Make it yours
Change any entry, weight or color above, or open a copy of this wheel to edit and share as your own. This page always keeps its original entries.