During the blazing summer months, it seems like we just can't win. After enduring about eighteen blazing summers in Phoenix, Arizona, I know what it's like to feel the need to hole up inside the house--but on the other hand, that only fuels a sense of being claustrophobic.
It's no fun only seeing the sun and greenery when you have to step outside to get the mail, but it isn't exactly a picnic when you sweat up a storm every time you go beyond your front door. So how can you enjoy the great outdoors without being totally miserable?
Well, if you live in an area that is so hot, it shouldn't be inhabited at all--like Phoenix, for example--then your best bet is to venture out in the later evening and/or the early morning.
After over sixteen hours of nonstop sunlight, my family's in-ground pool took on a warm temperature which made swimming even more relaxing. Plus, we would watch the stars and enjoy the garden without the bother of sunscreen and scorching heat.
One summer toward the end of high school, my group of friends got serious about exercise, but it was difficult to go for jogs or hike through the local mountain preserve unless we got started before 5 AM.
Now, this sounds like a feat exclusively for the very dedicated, but I am certainly not a morning person, and I was able to stick to the regimen. I honestly felt more energized and refreshed throughout my day. Plus, getting outdoors around sunrise meant that some of the more dangerous nocturnal critters were bedding down for the day and would stay off our path.
Have a mini-getaway. No matter where you are, there is more than likely a cooler spot within a two hour drive. Get to the beach, the woods, or the river. Any source of water will most likely be significantly cooler than wherever you are now.
Camping trips in these areas can give you a break from feeling so constantly cooped up but they can also help you appreciate the comforts of home.
This is the perfect opportunity to be adventurous. Try something you haven't before like kayaking or rafting. Rent a jet ski or taking surfing lessons. While you're at it, don't forget the sunscreen. You can still get burned, even when you feel fresh and cool in the water.
Enjoying the great outdoors during the heat of summer can be challenging, but the benefit of being active and getting a dose of fresh air is well worth it.
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