Today’s post on nature outings in Orange County (for adults!) is written by my friend Michele of NaturePlayTrips.com. I love the reminders of how therapeutic a nature outing can be for all ages – not just our children. Here is what she writes…
Why Adults Need to Go Out and Play
by Michele Whiteaker, Nature Play Trips
It’s obvious, isn’t it? Because we feel better when we go out on a walk!
Rich Louv, author of The Nature Principle, wrote an excellent blog post about the “Ten Reasons Children and Adults Need Vitamin N.” He sites all sorts of research about how your time out in the wilds of Orange County will make you feel better, unleash your creativity, and help you feel a part of your community.
I get outdoors a lot with my kids, but there are some special places where I go to be alone and take in the quiet. Check out “Where Mommies Dare to Play” for a few ideas. We just need to make it a habit to go to some of these outdoor places rather than our regular Target or Starbuck’s rut!
On Jen’s Free Daily Charge Ideas list, I was happy to see playing outdoors appear more than once. Jen is awesome at giving ideas on WHAT to do and I’m really good at knowing WHERE.
So let me fill you in on some amazing places you can visit for nature outings in Orange County….