Are you trying to put some spice into your relationship? Are you looking for something exciting to do with your sweetie this spring? If you answered yes to either of these questions, I have an interesting idea that I know you’ll like. Take her hiking. Once you try it, you’ll have a fun new hobby for life.
First you’ll want to think about where you’d like to go hiking. You can choose a nice flat trail and make it more like a leisurely walk or you can pick a hilly area and make it into excellent exercise. National and State Parks make outstanding hiking places. Every state has them and you can learn all about them on the world wide web. Many places have nature preserves and wildlife refuges too. Here you can hike and have a chance to see plants and animals that you wouldn’t see near your home. Make sure you take your physical condition into consideration when choosing your place to go hiking because if you don’t, you could end up turning a romantic hike into a major nightmare.
Next you’ll want to think about clothing and equipment. I’d suggest that you avoid tight clothing and shorts. There are usually thorny plants on the trails and poison ivy is everywhere. You certainly don’t want to hurt yourself or get posion ivy. You will also want to wear comfortable and sturdy shoes. I’d suggest that you invest in a quality pair of hiking shoes because they’ll be better for you than sneakers.
You also want to decide what to carry in your picnic backpack. You’re going to need to take a food break some time during your hike and modern picnic backpacks come with amenities like lightweight plates, tumblers and silverware. If you have one you won’t have to worry about throwing away of paper products. This is good for you and part of living a green lifestyle. As for food, my favorites are high carb foods like granola, fruit and nut mixes and sandwiches to help keep your energy level high. Hiking and the Atkins Diet usually don’t mix. Regardless of your choice of food, make sure you bring plenty of water because no matter how clear the stream you’re hiking by looks, the water may not be safe to drink.
Now you’re ready to go on your hike. I hope you enjoy yourself and find romance. At worst, it’s another hobby for you to enjoy with your sweetie and at best, it might help save your relationship.
