Games like badminton and volleyball are fun to do outside. Some may like to play games on the beach when on vacation. Some families and I like to play outdoor games. Outdoor activity should be part of your routine, and you shouldn't let bad weather keep you in. A vigorous snowball fight can also keep you young. It would have to be pretty stormy to stop you from sledging.

Enjoying the outdoors doesn't have to involve exercise. A simple picnic at the weekend is a good tonic after a hard week at work. You can enjoy just going down to the local pond with a loaf of bread, and feeding the ducks. Some may like to go fishing, early on a morning, on the river. It's wonderfully relaxing to sit idly on the riverbank. Outdoor activity is good for the mind and the body.

There is a lot of discussions today about the state of health amongst the younger generation. Every survey shows that they don't get enough exercise and spend too much time in front of the TV and computer. I think the problem may be exaggerated when it comes to the statistics quoted, but it's still worrying. Parents must do everything in their power to in still a love of outdoor activity in their children from a young age. Take them to Outdoor adventures and fun in California or maybe a Gold mining adventures in California.

Lots of different pastimes can capture the imagination of the young. An outdoor activity such as orienteering or hiking may appeal to them. Other activities could include bird watching or going on night walks to look for nocturnal creatures. My children enjoyed looking for moths, badgers and bats. Another outdoor activity we all enjoy as a family is to go hiking. It's a great way to let off steam, and it's good exercise too. If you have a suitable tree in the garden, you could build a tree house. Then the kids could live in it all summer.

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