When we think of adventure we think of an African safari or searching for gold in the Amazon rainforest. But little adventures are all around us. Do not let a lack of funds keep you from being a little adventurous. Here are some examples.
Visit a New State Park
Almost every state has an assortment of state parks and many are unknown gems. There is probably one not too far away. Check out your states online state park site and find a little adventure. I live in Pennsylvania and while I’ve visited a number of the parks visiting them all would be a cool goal.
Visit a New Town
You could do your research and find an interesting place to visit. Or if you’re really adventurous just pull out your road atlas and point to a random town not too far away and go. See what you can find by accident and exploration.
Hike a New Trail
Like state parks there are probably more hiking trails around than you realize. This is true even around cities. Give them a try. If it has been a while since you hiked stick to those rated easy or moderate. The length isn’t as important as getting out in nature somewhere new.
Start a New Hobby
Maybe make the hobby something you know almost nothing about. That’s what makes it an adventure. You might even keep a journal of what you are learning.
Take a Flight or Train to a New City
OK, this one takes a little money. I’m not talking about going 2000 miles away. Just somewhere you haven’t been to before. Bonus if you stay overnight. Play tourist and get some postcards!
Take an Unknown Road
For most of my career I’ve had long driving commutes. You know how you pass a road occasionally and wonder where it goes? If you’re still working leave a half hour early tomorrow and check out where the road goes. If you are retired go back and check out that road you always wondered about.
Write an Article on an Unknown Subject
I like to write. Writing about a subject you know absolutely nothing about is challenging and can be an adventure. It forces you to do some research and learn something entirely new.
Research an Exotic Location
OK, so maybe you can’t visit your exotic location right now because of cost. But you can research it and plan. What would you do if you were visiting for a week? What would you do if you were moving there for 6 months? Bonus if you open a savings account and start saving some dollars toward the adventure.
Write to a Stranger (blogger, famous or admired person)
It can be anyone you are curious about. You may never receive a reply but try to think of something to say that would actually be of value to the person. You might even be surprised. There are stories of very famous people replying to ordinary folks like us!
Give $20 to a Homeless Person in Person
Don’t give just a dollar to that homeless person you pass in the street. Make it $20 or something unexpected. The way you feel will be an adventure.
Work in a Soup Kitchen or Food Bank
This one will also give you a great feeling. Give it a try.
Some adventures do take a lot of money. But many are more of an imagination thing. Give it some thought and make your own adventures.
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