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11 “Great Outdoors” Challenges

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    Great Outdoors Posted On: April 24, 2008

    Skim the surface

    Challenge Yourself For: 30 days

    Whether you strap on double skis, single skis or even a wakeboard, water-skiing will get your heart pumping and your spirit flying. With some basic boating knowledge, you can easily rent a boat and...

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    Great Outdoors Posted On: April 22, 2008

    Get to know wildflowers

    Challenge Yourself For: 30 days

    Can you identify the wildflowers you see on hikes or local wanderings? Learning the names of flowers – and interesting facts about the way they grow and pollinate – is a rewarding pastime that...

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    Great Outdoors Posted On: April 21, 2008

    Brave the rapids

    Challenge Yourself For: 30 days

    You can raft the same river over and over and it will never be the same trip twice. Guided tours are advised, as experienced guides offer both safety training and interesting insight to the local...

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    Great Outdoors Posted On: April 18, 2008

    Plunge into nature

    Challenge Yourself For: 30 days

    Leave chlorinated lanes behind and enjoy all the benefits of a brisk swim with the bonus of outdoor beauty. Join a swimming club like a triathalon training group or the so-called “polar bear”...

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    Great Outdoors Posted On: April 16, 2008

    Find some fine-feathered friends

    Challenge Yourself For: 30 days

    Hike to your destination, then enjoy your reward: the secret sights and sounds of nature. Prepare for your birdwatching expedition by researching native species and promising spots to explore, and...

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    Great Outdoors Posted On: April 15, 2008

    Make like a duck and paddle

    Challenge Yourself For: 30 days

    Paddling a boat can be an easy outing or a strenuous day’s adventure – it’s your pick. Choose a local pond, lake or river and a canoe, kayak or rowboat. You’ll build abdominal and upper-body...

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    Great Outdoors Posted On: April 14, 2008

    Catch a wave of your own

    Challenge Yourself For: 30 days

    Less a sport than a lifestyle, surfing has a meditative mind-body aspect that earns lifetime devotees. If you’ve always wanted to try surfing but haven’t had the opportunity or courage, sign-up...

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    Great Outdoors Posted On: April 13, 2008

    Trot to a stable

    Challenge Yourself For: 30 days

    Almost anyone can ride a horse. To get started, just book a trail ride at your local stable. Your guides will teach you how to stop, start and steer. If you want to get more in-depth, take a series...

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    Great Outdoors Posted On: April 13, 2008

    Be a home-maker

    Challenge Yourself For: 30 days

    Give something back while you get active. Sign up with an organization that builds houses for the underprivileged. Groups like Habitat for Humanity and GlobalTribe organize local projects and “working...

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    Great Outdoors Posted On: April 13, 2008

    Roam off the beaten path

    Challenge Yourself For: 30 days

    When there’s a group of friends, a campfire and slumber under the stars as payoff, the trail doesn’t seem quite so long. Backcountry hiking let’s you disconnect from the everyday and get closer to...

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    Great Outdoors Posted On: April 12, 2008

    Keep the world beautiful

    Challenge Yourself For: 30 days

    Show your love for public parks, beaches and hiking trails: Call your local parks department to join a volunteer clean-up program. You’ll have an active day while meeting like-minded folks and...