As we continue to come out on the other side of the pandemic, you can find that many parts of the world have changed. How we do business and how interact socially might never be the same again. The same applies to the outdoors, too. Outdoor activities and events have been trending in quite a unique direction for some time. What, though, are some trends worth adhering to?
You will meet more first timers
First things first, you will definitely meet more people than you used to when traveling outdoors. COVID has turned many couch potatoes and computer addicts into people who are desperate to spend more time outside. As such, you should expect to find that just about every major outdoor activity will be visibly busier overall.
Kayaking is returning in a big way
Most people are looking for adventure in the right places, especially when applied to the rise of kayaking. Kayaking is trending as a great, socially active way to spend some time in the outdoors and also get our feet wet – though hopefully not literally!
It is a good way to experience nature, move around, and generally just have a bit of fun.
Animal spotting and bird watching
A big increase in the number of people wanting to go and see animals and birds especially has been reported. It makes sense, too; many of us watched documentaries about nature during COVID, and now want to go and experience that majesty for ourselves. That is why animal spotting and bird watching have become such common activities.
Expect to see more people at sanctuaries and in spots in the world where you can meet special animals, especially if you did this before COVID.
Hiking is the new physical activity
With most of us sitting in the house looking at the mountains and hills around us, hiking has become a common go-to activity during and after the pandemic. Hiking has become increasingly common as people want to enjoy the grandeur of nature whilst getting out there and seeing it up close. If you are looking to get into shape and enjoy a bit of time outdoors, then hiking would definitely be something you should consider.
Which outdoor activities do you think to make the most sense? Which of the above trends do you think sounds exciting?