For some, winter means it’s time to say goodbye to outdoor activities and to hunker down indoors. While finding activities that don’t require sitting on the couch can seem challenging, there are plenty of unique outdoor hobbies you can still do in the winter.
Try Ice Fishing
If you enjoy fishing in the summer months, why stop in the winter? You’ll need to bundle up and take some extra safety precautions, but ice fishing is a great way to stay connected with your summertime fishing hobby. Or try it out if you’re looking for a fun new way to fill your free time this winter. You may even end up with a fresh catch for dinner.
Go Camping
Snow camping can be an exciting and memorable experience. You’ll undoubtedly appreciate the campfires much more, and there are plenty of other activities to incorporate into your winter getaway. Here are a few you can enjoy during snow camping:
- Stargaze at night. As the sun sets earlier and the atmosphere tends to be clearer in the winter, you’ll have a much better view than in the summer.
- Go tubing or sledding. All you need is a little snow and a good-sized hill.
- Explore the woods. You’ll be able to track animals easily in the snow and won’t have to worry about pesky bugs like mosquitos.
Be an Expert Beekeeper
From the comfort of your backyard, you can become an expert in bees and learn how to raise your colony. Summer may be a more typical time to pick up beekeeping, but you can easily winterize a beehive to keep your bees going all winter long. Finish your day of outdoor activities with some hot tea topped with some of the natural honey you’ve harvested from your bees.
Winter Winery Tours
For avid wine connoisseurs, your wine tastings don’t have to end when the warm weather does. Many wineries will still hold tastings and tours in the winter and offer specialty dessert wines made from grapes that freeze on the vine. Luckily, you’ll likely be able to escape from the cold and snow after your tour to taste the wines indoors, too.
Practice Photography
You’ll have to bundle up and find a good pair of gloves, but winter is a great time to capture beautiful photos. The winter season boasts bright outdoor lighting, and snow-covered shots can help us all appreciate the beauty of nature a little bit more.
You don’t have to hibernate inside until the spring to enjoy the outdoors. Consider trying one of these unique outdoor hobbies you can still do in the winter this season.
