Try These Outdoor Activities to Bust Out of Your Comfort Zone

Horseback riding is an excellent activity for horse lovers looking to spend more time in the great outdoors. To get started, find a horse stable or learning center near you that offers beginner riding lessons or programs.

Sure, swimming is fun, but snorkeling really allows you to experience underwater in a whole new way. Once you get the hang of snorkeling, you might even want to start your own underwater photography project—many snorkelers carry a waterproof camera with them when they go out so they can snap some photos of any exciting sea life they come across.

Whether you go zip lining high above the waterfalls of Hawaii or prefer to start out with some lower, beginner zip line courses local to your home, zip lining is a great way to get your heart pumping. You also can experience some pretty mind-blowing views while you do it.

If you’re a fan of hiking, then you’ll love canyoning. Canyoning, sometimes called canyoneering, is a kind of mountaineering where you travel to canyons and explore, climb, jump, and even swim around them. Some great places to go canyoning in the United States include the Rocky Mountain range and the Sierra Nevada.

Sandboarding is similar to snowboarding, just without the cold temperatures. Enjoyed in many parts of the world, this adrenaline-rising outdoor activity involves sliding down a sand-covered mountain or hill using a sturdy board.

If you’re looking for a more relaxing outdoor activity, whale watching may fit the bill. Offered in many places, including Nantucket, Eastern Canada, and along the Long Island coast, whale watching allows sea lovers to enjoy nature from afar.

Spelunking, which is just a fancier word for cave exploring, is an ideal fit for outdoor lovers who appreciate a good adventure. If you do decide to partake in spelunking, be sure you have the right equipment, such as hard hats, flashlights, a first aid kit, and food.