So… it’s freezing outside. You’ve been spending the majority of your free time inside and are starting to run out of things to do. You’re probably asking yourself how anyone can possibly enjoy this crazy weather? The good news is, there are fun activities that you can do outdoor to remain sane. However, these activities require some preparation. Check out my article 7 Tips to Survive American Winter to learn more about how to survive American winter.
Now that you have that down, let’s dive into the fun activities you can do during this freezing season:
Photography: I personally think pictures of snow are the best. If you are into photography and own a camera, then this simple outdoor activity might be great for you. This article that I found has some tips on capturing the best winter photos: http://mycanvasblog.com/5-secrets-best-winter-photos/
Build a snowman or snow angel: A snowman is a sculpture made out of snow that resembles a man. You can make a snow angel by lying on your back in the fresh snow and moving your arms up and down and your legs from side to side. This will create the shape of an angel. You can get even more creative by painting the snow using food coloring mixed with water. Very fun activities for kids, young people and really anyone!
Go ice skating: Ice skating can be intimidating, especially if you had never done it before. The first time I went ice skating was December 2012. Before getting on the rink, I was extremely nervous. I was worried I was going to hurt myself. However, seeing kids have fun even when they fell gave me the courage to let my guards down and enjoy the time I was spending on the ice. Beyond all the fun that you can have ice skating, this activity also has some surprising health benefits. Ice skating helps build stronger leg muscles, improve balance, endurance and better cardio vascular health. It also helps relieve stress, and we all know that college can be quite stressful.
Sledding: Sledding consists of using a sled – flat plastic or aluminum discs – to travel down a snowy hill. Sledding was very popular when we had snow days in college because it is fun and very inexpensive. All you need is to purchase a sled, which can be done on Amazon or other stores. Sledding is a great activity as it also helps you socialize with those around you. Just be careful as sledding can cause some injuries, especially for very young people.
Don’t stay inside, go out and have fun!