Now that the weather is getting significantly warmer, it's time to head to the lake dock and brush the cobwebs off the old kayaks. Lakeside kayaking may be one of the most relaxing and rejuvenating forms of outdoor play around. The ability to paddle safely and smoothly around the circumference of the lake is an unparalleled pleasure. The exercise is regular and requires enough effort to gain the reward of the energy output, without being overly exhausting. This wonderful balance leaves a bit of room for mental wandering and reflection.
The Joy of Lakeside Kayaking
Here are a few of the benefits of lakeside kayaking that I have discovered.
1. Replenish Your Mental Energy
This form of exercise is perfect for replenishing your mental energy. Nature in general seems to have that effect. On the lake where we live, in the mornings the water is as smooth as glass. The beauty of such early hours stills the mind, leaving room for new ideas to emerge spontaneously. After a few hours of lakeside kayaking, I feel the desire to continue my work. Input of outdoor play leads to output of high quality work production.
2. Strengthen Relationships
Of course, the purpose of outdoor play isn't merely to recharge for work. Lakeside kayaking can also be a form of bonding. Sometimes my father and I will head onto the lake together. These times together, paddling close to one another, are fond memories.
3. Experience Natural Beauty
Trees and shorelines, birds, turtles, and skittish fish darting in the shallows. All of these natural elements can help you reconnect with the real world, and what it means to be human. If you work at a desk or computer, the return to the natural order things can feel like a relief. It helps us return to a healthy order, where not everything needs to quantified or measured. In nature, things can simply be. And therein lies an intrinsic happiness that is worth experiencing.
Don't Drink the Lake Water! Bring a Water Bottle
It can get hot on the lake, don't forget your water bottle! And of course, make sure that water bottle is secured with a BottleBand.
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