We all know that spending time outside makes you healthier and happier. Here are our top 8 reasons!
- Enhances Creativity – The awe and wonder carved into the Rocky Mountains and flowing through the Arkansas River can move mountains of writer’s block, inspire the most amature of photographers to get their best capture, and put problems at work into a new perspective. Spending time in nature helps the brain to open up and explore new ideas.
- Boosts the Immune System – Immersing yourself in the elements has been proven to boost immune system function and lower levels of inflammation in the body.
- Vitamin D – Vitamin D is vital for healthy bones and tissue, and can fight off a number of health conditions, from osteoporosis and cancer to depression and heart attacks.
- Improve Fitness – Whether you’re paddling, walking, hiking, swimming, running, or just being outside, access and exposure to nature have been shown to lower the risk of obesity.
- Improve Vision – Research has shown that spending time outside, in nature, cannot only slow the progression of poor vision but can actually reverse the process of vision degeneration.
- Mental Health – Outdoor play reduces stress levels, improves focus, concentration, and work productivity in people of all ages. Outdoor activities significantly reduce stress levels in teenagers. Spending time in nature has been shown to lower cortisol (a stress hormone) and heart rate, while also improving mood and promoting a sense of calm.
- Environmental Awareness – In a world of social media and internet, it’s easy to get caught up in material things. Spending time outside helps us to realize how truly beautiful the natural world is. According the the National Wildlife Federation “The most direct route to caring for the environment as an adult is participating in “wild nature activities” before the age of 11.”
- Mindfulness – A walk in the wilderness creates awareness of your surroundings – listening to the birds chirp and watching the trees sway in the wind, or noticing flora and fauna on the trail can remind us that we are a small part of a much larger world. Time spent in nature can bring you back to the simple joys of life, and remind you of the significance of every living creature on our planet – yourself included!
Give the gift of the outdoors this year!
With Rafting, Paddleboarding, Fishing, Mountain Bike Tours, Hiking on one of the many trails – or even to the top of a Colorado 14er – we promise the trip of a lifetime for anyone on your gift list!
Call to add horsback riding, a 4×4 Tour on the Great Divide, or a Zipline Tour to your excursion! The fun never ends in Colorado’s big back yard.
Book now or call us to assist planning the perfect adventure for everyone on your list.
