Balance in the Outdoors

RCGibby73

replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute A8: Its the mountains for me. Just the way that the Rockies front range vaults out of the ground to greet you and carry us up to this crazy mix of wildlife/ruggedness/civilization that just makes sense somehow. #ParkChat

coasthikergirl

replying to @Shawninthewild @Shawninthewild A8 #parkchat We schedule a day to go hiking in advance. I’ll often have a list of hikes, including some rainy day ones.

Stars252525

replying to @Shawninthewild @Shawninthewild A8 Look close to home. State parks. National forests. We can't always get away for a long trip like we used to do. #ParkChat

bushwhackingfoo

replying to @Shawninthewild @Shawninthewild A8: I only have a limited amount of vacation time, so I have no choice. Retirement will allow for more outdoor time, so that is what I'm focusing on. #ParkChat

Bernardine

replying to @Shawninthewild @Shawninthewild A8 For the first time in years I'm booking my vacation time in week blocks. If I just rely on weekends I can get rained out too often. #ParkChat

WildWithinHer

A8. Washington has so much stuff nearby, this isn't a problem. #ParkChat

Todd_the_Hiker

replying to @Shawninthewild @Shawninthewild A8. The struggle is real! I guess the best thing I can say is schedule it, plan it, and do it! Even when you can't get out the marker on the calendar and the planning will keep you driving for that goal! Oh, and take to enjoy it when you're there! #ParkChat

akkingon

replying to @Shawninthewild @Shawninthewild A8: Move to where there is access to the outdoors. #ParkChat

t_jh2009

replying to @Shawninthewild @Shawninthewild A8) Its not but an old tip that my parents use to do, "turn off the tube" which can be applied to all of our electronic devices. #ParkChat

ThatOutdoorGuy

A8. The need to prioritize like never before lies ahead for my little family, as we relocate to a brand new place, 1,000 miles away. Allotting adventure time, new friend time, new church time, new school time, helping others time, etc., will be a must-do CHALLENGE!
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unconpeace

A8 Day trips. Unfortunately, I live in a place where the time I have off (summer) is the worst time to be outdoors #ParkChat

naturetechfam

replying to @Shawninthewild @Shawninthewild #parkchat A8 like you said earlier, use a schedule or calendar for everything, including blocking out adventure dates!

beckyjlomax

replying to @Shawninthewild @Shawninthewild A8 Make the adventure count. Do the ones that really speak to your soul rather than trying to see and experience everything that everyone else says you must do. #ParkChat

billbrokob

replying to @Shawninthewild @Shawninthewild A8: Adding a day or two to a business trip to an interesting area (or passing thru one) #ParkChat Had to drive to Montgomery so I hiked Walls of Jericho on the way

tthrash

replying to @Shawninthewild @Shawninthewild A8. I have different interests in different seasons. I just try to juggle travel time for all of it. Try not to overdo, say, the ski days or the ballpark days, but just work in as much as I can. #parkchat

hksbks

replying to @Shawninthewild @Shawninthewild A8) I'll try to block out occasional weekend road trips to closer destinations to get my fix between bigger journeys, or explore interesting corners of my city. #ParkChat

RVTexasYall

replying to @Shawninthewild @Shawninthewild A8: We sold our house, our truck, our furniture and just about everything else we owned to live in our RV and travel. Now every day is an adventure! #parkchat

RCGibby73

replying to @Shawninthewild @Shawninthewild A8: Honestly it’s tough and it sometimes comes in waves. You ever stop and think, “When was my/our last adventure?” And then say, “let’s change that right now”! #ParkChat

louisbink

replying to @Shawninthewild @Shawninthewild a8 - The key is the fight to be "In the Present" When at work - concentrate on work - when with family concentrate on family. When in the great outdoors - soak it all in / minimize your distractions. #ParkChat

SouthernerSays

replying to @Shawninthewild @Shawninthewild A8 Minimizing and downsizing in every aspect of my life so I can work less and travel and adventure more. #ParkChat

last_adventurer

replying to @Shawninthewild @Shawninthewild A8. I already told you, stop the time. #parkchat

Shawninthewild

RT @beckyjlomax: @Shawninthewild A8 Make the adventure count. Do the ones that really speak to your soul rather than trying to see and expe…

Shawninthewild

RT @louisbink: @Shawninthewild a8 - The key is the fight to be "In the Present" When at work - concentrate on work - when with family conc…

kristarsha

replying to @Shawninthewild @Shawninthewild A8 combining friend time & family time with outdoor time when we can. Whenever family or friends visit we take them hiking or to do something outdoors when possible. #ParkChat

MeToddScott

replying to @Shawninthewild @Shawninthewild A8 I switched jobs so that I am travelling less and working from home. I am also trasitioning into a tourism promotion job so adventures are part of my job description. Change my life for the next 25 years. #parkchat

ci_foundation

replying to @Shawninthewild @Shawninthewild A8 #parkchat volunteering but also taking the time to explore and adventure on our own