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Going Green: The Great Green Outdoors

aanderson
Explorer A

The sun will come out tomorrow!  Warmer weather is on the horizon, so it’s the perfect time to say goodbye to the cold winter and get outside. Being the LUV airline, we fly to beautiful and sunny destinations that are perfect for exploring.   Here are a few activities and tips that are healthy for the environment and your impending spring fever:
  • Happy Hiking: There are so many great places to hike, and we LUV flying to them!  One great hiking destination is the famous Pacific Coast Trail in sunny California.  A tip for when you’re hiking is to make sure you stay on the trail; you don’t want to disturb our furry friends’ environments.  Also, make sure to keep those protein bars and snack wrappers to yourself along the way and throw them away properly when you’re finished with your journey.  To find a great place to hike in every state in the U.S., check out the web site for American Trails.
  • Outdoor Hobbies: Enjoy being out in nature and see it in a new whole new way.  Check out an outdoor photography class or sign up for a bird-watching class.  If you want to turn your thumb green, look for local gardening classes or naturalist classes to learn to identify local flora and fauna.  Learning in nature about nature is a great way to develop a new appreciation for the environment.
  • A Day in the Park:  If you don’t want to go far, local parks and community places are perfect ways to spend time with your family or friends.  The first weekend I moved to Dallas, I went to Klyde Warren Park, and it was such a great day.  Board games, books, and food trucks are just a few of the fun activities the park has to offer.  As a wonderful green initiative, you can dedicate a tree and have your LUVed one’s name engraved on a plaque.  Not in Dallas?  Check out Piedmont Park in Atlanta, Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, or Patterson Park in Baltimore.  For information on parks in the 50 largest U.S. cities, visit ParkScore and see how well they meet the need for parks.
How do you like to enjoy green space?  Have a favorite location?  Let us know by commenting below.