How to Take a Snow Day as a Grownup Remember snow days as a kid? Days where it snowed so hard that they canceled school? As a kid, snow days were the dream. Depending on your region, snow days took on different meanings. Of course, in places with no snow, snow days basically never happened. In places where it snowed all the time, they never happened either because there were always resources to handle it. As an adult, you may never get an actual snow day, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take a snow day for yourself. You can go…
Author: Chelsy Ranard
Chelsy Ranard
Chelsy is a writer from Montana who is now living in Boise, Idaho. She graduated with her journalism degree from the University of Montana in 2012. When she isn’t writing she spends her time riding her bike, throwing a Frisbee for her dog, and exploring the outdoors in Boise.
Why You Should Stay Active in the WinterSome of us just aren’t winter people. It’s cold, it’s dark, and our favorite summer activities are taken away from us while the ground is covered in snow and ice. Other people are snow bunnies. They can’t wait for the snow, get excited when it’s time to break out their winter clothes, and are glad there’s no more sweltering summer heat. No matter which person you are, there are positives and negatives with each season. However, even if you tend to favor the warmer months, there are reasons why you should stay active…
5 winter outdoor adventures that aren’t skiing or snowboarding The air gets a little thinner and the cold begins to wrap around us as summer leaves and fall and winter descends. The days may be shorter and our environment seems quieter, but there’s no denying the beauty that comes along with winter. Some people look at winter as a goodbye to their favorite outdoor activities. They hibernate inside gyms and workout studios until the warm weather brings back their favorite outdoor adventures. However, there are plenty of winter outdoor adventures that transcend all seasons. So instead of hibernating when the…
Addiction Recovery Through Recreation Addiction is a monster, and recovering from addiction is a feat that cannot be overstated. Recovery requires a ton of work and everyone’s process is different. The journey may be different for everyone, but the stops seem to be the same. Recovery requires self-realization, accountability, determination, support, and an active effort in maintaining a sober life. In order to reach sobriety and maintain it, many recovering addicts utilize different types of exercise in order to focus their body and mind on a healthy lifestyle. For some, they take the road to recovery by bike. Finding a…
Running isn’t for everyone, and it’s definitely more difficult for some than others. For those whose running abilities haven’t reached Spartan levels yet, there are still a ton of available races to run in order to gain skill and have fun in the process. Many of these fun race options allow beginners to run a race without the pressures of hard training. These races are more about having fun, staying active, and less about your finish time. Color Run The official Color Run is a 5k event and hosts events in over 200 cities and 40 countries every year. Their…