Do you have a list of activities that you’re excited for this spring? Are there any spring activities you’d like to revisit or try for the first time? If not, this is your sign to create a list and get inspired for the warmer days ahead. Many of us have had our plans halted due to the pandemic, but thankfully there are many activities we can partake in safely.
After a long, cold, and dark winter, we graciously welcome brighter and warmer days with open arms. The activities on my spring bucket list are heavily inspired by nature for this reason. Who can say no to visiting a national park, outdoor picnic, or stargazing? I can’t! Here are 6 outdoor activities I’m looking forward to this spring.
1) Visit a National Park I’m looking forward to spending my spring/summer surrounded by nature, and what’s a better way to admire nature’s beauty than visiting a national park? There are so many parks that I’d love to visit both in Canada and the United States. Some parks in Canada include Banff, Jasper, and Dinosaur Provincial Park. And for the United States, I’d love to visit Yosemite, Grand Canyon, and Joshua Tree.
2) Plan Summer Trip As restrictions start to ease, I’m hoping to get a chance to travel this summer. I have a few places in mind and I’m looking forward to the planning and researching process. If you’re curious about my trip planning process, read all about it here.
3) Have an Outdoor Picnic/BBQ There are several public parks in my city that have picnic sites with a firepit. You can even book a table and firepit in advance! Nothing’s more relaxing than enjoying the beautiful weather, good company, and cozying up to a warm fire and smores at the end of a long day.
4) Go Stargazing Stargazing offers such a calming and soothing effect. It’s a beautiful way to connect with nature and the world around us. Lately I’ve been fascinated with astronomy and stargazing is a great way to learn more about these celestial bodies.
5) Visit a Tulip Farm It’s tulip season! There are so many beautiful videos and photos online of these tulip farms in Canada and the U.S. and I’ve made it my mission to visit one. I’m in awe of how stunning these farms looks on photos and can’t even imagine the beauty of it in person.
6) Try Something New I’ve been inspired to try new things whenever possible. Whether it’s a new restaurant, hobby, or experience, stepping out of your comfort zone is great for personal growth. Two activities that I’d like to try this spring/summer include camping and trail riding.
What activities are you excited for this spring? Are there any that you’re looking forward to experiencing by yourself or with family and friends? Share your thoughts below!
Nice post. Visiting Jasper national park is now in my list. Thanks for sharing.
I hope you have a great time! Thanks for reading Vicky!
It’s probably more of a summer activity, but my niece & I got ice creams and explored some ruins yesterday 🙂
That sounds lovely! I really enjoyed the photos you’ve shared on your blog from that day. Thank you for reading Nikki!
Great post! I actually just bought tickets for the tulip farm here in SoCal – I’ve lived her basically my entire life and never been!?
That’s so exciting! I hope you have a wonderful time! Thank you for reading Kal.
Oh I love these activities. I wish I can visit tulip farm. But unfortunately, tulips don’t bloom in tropical countries.
Hopefully you can visit one someday in the US or in Canada! Thanks for reading Fadima!
I’ve never been stargazing before but it sounds amazing! Also, visiting a tulip farm sounds lovely. Thank you for these suggestions!
Thank you for reading Angie! I hope you can experience these activities this summer!
All great ideas! I recently retired from The National Park Service so I’m all about people visiting these beautiful parks!
That’s incredible Wendy! You must have had some wonderful experiences. Thank you for reading!
Great suggestions! We went stargazing last spring/summer at Cherry Springs National Park, which is supposed to be one of the best spots on the east coast because of the lack of light pollution. It was absolutely stunning!
That sounds so lovely Amanda! I’m going to add Cherry Springs to my list of places to visit. Thank you for reading!
These are some really good suggestions to start getting into the Spring spirit. I want to have a picnic in a park in the sunshine. Thank you for sharing your ideas.
Lauren – bournemouthgirl
I’m so happy you enjoyed these ideas! I hope you enjoy the beautiful weather on your picnic. Thanks for reading Lauren!
Stargazing sounds fantastic! It saddens me that I can’t really see the stars in Toronto and makes me miss home where you see billions of them almost every night. Tulips are my fav flower and I will surely look into visiting a farm this summer. Great list!
Thank you so much! I hope you get a chance to see the stars again!
I would love to visit a flower field in the Spring! These are lovely Spring outdoor activities x
Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk
It would be such a wonderful experience! Thank you for reading Lucy!
love all these activities! especially stargazing – i hope to do that in maui on our honeymoon! 🙂
Ahhh! That sounds so amazing! I hope you have a lovely time. Thank you for reading!
I love all the ideas in this post! I am also looking forward to getting outside more. It’s unusually cold here in the Vancouver area right now so I have delayed things that I normally would have done. Thanks for sharing!
The weather has been very up and down lately! I’m hoping the warmer days will stay so we can enjoy the outdoors more. Thank you for reading Jodie!
I have always wanted to visit a tulip farm and this year my chances of making it to one are better than ever since I am a lot more confident driving on my own now.
I have also been taking advantage of the fine weather to catch up with my friends and have several exciting visits planned in the coming weeks. 🙂
I’m so glad to hear that! I hope you get a chance to visit one. Thank you for reading Jaya!
I’d love to go stargazing when the weather gets a little warmer!
I hope you’re able to experience it! Thank you for reading!
Fab suggestions! I’m going away this summer and I’m really enjoying the planning process at the moment, it’s always so much fun. I’ve always wanted to go stargazing but I haven’t yet so maybe this spring will be a first! Thank you so much for sharing x
Oh how exciting! The planning process is so fun isn’t it? I hope you’re able to experience stargazing this spring. Thank you for reading!
Great ideas, I love the stargazing and would be perfect if it was with my partner.
I hope you get a chance to experience it this spring or summer! It’s the perfect activity to enjoy with a loved one. Thanks for reading Fransic!
I totally need to get out more. I feel like I’ve been stuck inside for ages between Covid restrictions, winter, having a little baby. I love the idea of visiting a tulip farm, but I don’t know if we have any where I live.
It truly does seem like forever, especially with the restrictions. I hope there’s a tulip farm nearby for you to experience! It would be the perfect activity to get some fresh air and admire nature’s beauty. Thank you for reading Giulia!
Going on a picnic is on my list too! I received a hammock for my birthday so I’m ready to head to a park and give it a try 🙂 I’ve been seeing pictures of tulip farms online too and they look so beautiful!
That’s so lovely! I hope you have an incredible time and enjoy the hammock. Thank you for reading Alison!
I think I’ll have to find out if there’s a tulip farm near me because tulips are one of my fave flowers and I bet they’re SO pretty!
These tulip farms are stunning! I hope you can find one near you to experience. Thank you for reading Jenny!
These are great tips. Thank you for sharing. I can’t wait for our first BBQ!
Oh me too! Thank you for reading!