A walk with my mom and daughter in the National Bison Range
Typically, we think of Mother’s Day as breakfast in bed and dinner at a nice restaurant. Moms do love to escape the kitchen once in awhile and appreciate a meal away from home. However, wouldn't it be fun to take Mom "out" and be outdoors? Get active and share a little adventure. Observe nature, explore, and exercise. Feel rejuvenated in body, mind, and spirit. Here are 10 ideas for spending a memorable day outdoors with Mom.
Take a bike ride around the neighborhood or local park.
Go swimming - The weather is heating up. A cool dip is refreshing and energizing.
Take a hike or a simple walk in the woods. Share a few minutes of silence, just listening.
Grab the binoculars and go bird watching. Pack a lunch and enjoy the simple pleasure of watching birds.
Try some beach combing. Don't just lie on the beach, go hunting for crabs, shells, and other interesting items.
Go fishing and fix Mom some fresh fish for dinner.
Take a boat ride, rent paddle boats, or canoes.
Have a picnic and pack Mom's favorite cookie.
Go berry picking. Pick several cups and bake a homemade pie for Mom.
Barbecue away from home. Use the grill at your favorite park. Take a walk and pick wildflowers.
I'll leave you with this quote from an unknown author ~ Mother's hold their children's hands for a short while, but their hearts forever.
