6 Friend Group Activities You Can Do Outdoors
Hanging with your friends is one of life’s simpler pleasures. Ad hoc meetups are common when you are younger, but it’s harder to have those as you grow. With age comes responsibilities, like work and family; you may find some of your friends have moved out of town. So spontaneous meetups become harder to have.
As summer comes along, you may be longing for your friends. Fortunately, you can plan for a meetup and have as much fun, if not more, as during an ad hoc meetup. Summer is a great time to get together; everyone is agreeable to the warm weather, and nature will be your friend.
Just be careful of the hazards that come with summer by hydrating and protecting yourself from the sun. As for the meetup, here are some ideas you can bounce around with your friends.
- Paintball
Paintball is a group activity you can try with your friends. It provides exercise, competition, obstacles, and lots of laughter. You can split yourselves into groups, have an each-person-for-themselves brawl, or challenge another group as a team. Beware the temptation to go all-commando and brutal; remember to have fun, and you feel like a kid again in no time.
- Hiking
The outdoors in summer is full of color and life, something all of you might appreciate. Hiking is a simple and affordable group activity. You can take a hike with your friends through national and state parks or the local trail. Walking is a free activity, and it’s good for your health. You will also be able to catch up with your friends while you enjoy nature.
- Horseback Riding
Ever wondered what it’s like to ride a horse like a cowboy or a princess? Horse riding is an activity that can tap into your inner kid. If you don’t know how to ride horses, you can use this as an opportunity to learn with your friends.
If you plan a nature-themed meetup, like camping, horse riding is a good option for travelling long distances. If the group has experience in horse riding, it offers you the chance to have some fun. You can race, show off with some tricks or go on a horse trail.
- Kayaking or Rafting
Something about summer makes the water more appealing; maybe it’s the cooling properties. If your group is the adventurous type, then kayaking or rafting is something you should consider. If you don’t have the equipment, you may find a shop that will rent you some near popular waterbodies.
Navigating the waterways as a group can be thrilling and fulfilling. It will provide memories of the group challenging nature and taming it. Take all preparations you need for the trip, like helmets and life jackets along with the watercraft. Be sure to inform park rangers of your presence or a family member outside your circle.
- Beach or Lake Outing
A more relaxing way to enjoy the waters in summer is to visit the beach or lake. You can choose to go for a swim or participate in water activities. You can do a lot near a water body, like exploring water caves, snorkelling with the fish, riding a boat or surfing the waves.
While at the beach, you can make sand castles or sculptures and find tutorials online if you want to challenge yourselves. If you don’t want to do any exertion, you can relax on the beach. You can enjoy the view and have a meal to complement the view. You can walk through the boardwalks and even go shopping.
- Picnicking
A simple, fun, and pleasant activity is to have a group picnic. You can prepare the food separately, but it becomes part of the fun if you do it together. You can make an elaborate spread or take a few snacks; it’s all the same.
It’s more about the scene and friends than anything. Pick a spot everyone can easily get to that provides amazing scenes. A picnic area with large spaces offers a chance for you to enjoy activities after the picnic. You can play touch football, throw frisbees, watch your dogs run around, or let your kids play.
While you are out in summer, make sure that you wear some sports sunglasses, as they’ll not only protect your eyes better than the average frames, but also contribute that sporty style factor to any outfit.
Spend Summer With Friends
Get together and make this a summer to remember. You can choose any of the above activities or do all of them; just have fun doing it. As you are out in summer, make sure you and your friends take precautions to protect yourself from the sun.