Life at home and work is busy. It’s filled with chores, social activities, exercise schedules and many other adult responsibilities. But you need a break from the everyday. That’s why you booked a cabin stay. But what will you do? There are the obvious activities like biking, hiking, fishing and sitting by the campfire, But what about activities that aren’t so obvious? Here are clever tips for keeping yourself company at your next cabin stay.
Watercolor Painting
Summon your inner Georgia O’Keefe and try your hand at watercolor painting. Purchase a compact set that you can throw in your travel bag and easily set up at your cabin stay. Throw any rule or restriction you may have for the outcome out the window.
Nature Identification Apps
If you’re off the grid, ignore this one. But if you’re still connected and excited about the idea of identifying different types of foliage, flowers, trees or animal tracks, try using a nature identification app like MyNature Tree Guide or iNaturalist.
Foraging
Remember when you were a kid and you brought home rocks and leaves you found interesting? Well foraging is a thing and it’s for grown-ups too. Walking in nature and spotting beautiful pieces of the natural world is the ultimate form of presence. Fallen tree bark, sticks and other objects can come home and be a part of a fun craft or put on display as a reminder of your time out being one with nature.
Journaling
Writing down your reflections of your time away is a healthy way to pass time and it can serve as a record of experiences you don’t want to forget. Designate a special journal for this activity and record the date and times of your reflections.
Bird Watching
There’s a resurgence in this activity across the nation. Sites like The National Audubon Society, The American Birding Association and AllTrails have resources on how to get started and where to go.
