5 activities you and your friends can enjoy right now!

Picnics:

Grab a couple of your closest buddies, a big blanket and some of your favorite snacks and cheese and enjoy the sun together. You have plenty of parks around Lincoln to choose from for that afternoon picnic. A couple that are popular but often crowded are Holmes Lake and Pioneers Park. Other less frequented parks that are still on par include Van Dorn or Tierra Briarhurst Park. As it can be windy in the spring, crackers might not be the best option but sandwiches can still work. Stop by your local sandwich shop or grocery store on your way to the park and enjoy the fresh air. Don’t forget to pack your allergy meds!

Outings:

Have a favorite restaurant or local café you like to go to? You can bring out the good old bike, skateboard, scooter or rollerblades and get active instead of relying on a car. Sometimes it can get lonely out there, so simply send out a couple texts to some friends and make memories with great people beside you. It could be as close as across the street or down the road. It is totally up to you but be reasonable and don’t over exert yourself. Every adventure is best when hydrated — remember that water!

Camping:

Have some IRR friends that are addicted to the woods or one that might let you borrow some gear? Take a camping trip! We only have a few weekends left before summer — just enough to enjoy the woods in Nebraska, Iowa and Colorado. All you would need is a tent or a hammock and a sleeping bag. Stop by the store for some camp-friendly foods and embrace the wilderness for a couple days while you escape the stresses of finals.

Conquer the water:

Glide across the water with a paddleboard, kayak or canoe. Who said you could only have fun on land? Take action on the water and splash some friends while you're at it. Maybe even buy a water gun in secret and surprise your friends when you reach the watering hole of your choice.

Go for a drive:

The wind might have ruined your picnic and walking chances, but it is no challenge for a car. Take as many friends as you can and pack them into your back seat or hop in someone else’s for a drive around town. It can be a great way to learn your friend’s music taste and potentially a way to find out that you share some of the same favorites. A simple drive and jam never hurt anyone, right?

By: Gabriel Sanders

‘Tis the time for outside activities