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Thursday 7 October 2010

Recreation Activities To Enjoy With Your Family

By Adrianna Noton

Recreation time is happening in smaller and smaller amounts these days. Parents and children alike have such busy and hectic schedules that there is little to no time left for fun. When families do get a chance to unwind and relax which activities do they choose to participate in? Here are a few of the options available.

Recreation is taking the time to find activities that you enjoy doing and complete because you want to not because you feel you have to. When finding recreation activities there are many options to consider. Taking a camping trip, going out on a boat, taking the time to go fishing or finding a sport to play for fun provide great options.

Boating is something that even families who do not own their own boat can participate in. Most lakes and resorts offer different types of boats that are available to rent for a select period of time. Boating, when done safely, offers participants a way to enjoy the coolness of the water on a hot summer or spring day. Wake-boarding, inter-tubing and skiing are all options to be able to participate in while on a boat.

One key thing to be aware of before you rent, lease or even purchase a boat is that there are strict laws that need to be obeyed while you are on the water. One of the main laws is that anyone under the age of thirteen must continually wear a life jacket at all times. This is to make sure that if anything were to happen they would be safe. To be one the safe side, make sure that you check with your states boating laws before you go out.

Another activity that many enjoy that involves the water is fishing. Fishing is a favorite pastime for many people and offers many opportunities for fathers and sons, mothers and daughters or any family members for that matter to be able to talk, stay in touch and spend time together enjoying the day. Fishing also requires a license if you are over the age of 16.

Finding places to enjoy nature is a great opportunity for families and friends to reconnect with each other and nature. Camping is something that can be done in various places throughout each state. The national park located throughout the United States offer great camping facilities for families, friends and groups of people to enjoy.

The final activity that many people like to enjoy in their recreation time is sports. There are many different types of sports that people can enjoy; water sports, ball sports, racket sports, etc. Each sport has its own set of rules, regulations and guidelines that need to be followed in order to play them correctly, but all can and should be done ultimately for fun.

Spending time together and enjoying the company of others is something that we should all do more often. No matter how busy your life and what your boat license is there is always ways to make time for those that you love and care about. Recreation activities are a great way to stay active and spend quality time with others who enjoy the same things you do.

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