SUMMER IS FUN FOR THE OUTDOORS

“Life is either a great adventure or nothing”-Hellen Keller

Finally it’s here, the fun active time of the year. Summer is about the water, sun and the outdoors. Get out and have some fun taking some time off from work. Bring the family outdoors while increasing your bond and growth. Renew and reset yourself, letting your inner child come out and play just like you do did those fun summer days letting the stress melt away. BBQ, plant a tree, ride a surfboard, take a snorkel and have some fun. Maybe sit around the campfire staying up late but sure you get some rest as tomorrow brings another fun summer day.

“We’re more active when we’re outside than when we’re inside”, says Russell Pate, a professor of Exercise Science at the University of South Carolina Arnold School of Public Health. Here on Maui, the list is endless as we have easy access to nature for example:

-Waihe’e Ridge Hiking Trail -Ho’okipa Beach for a swim -Waterfalls along the Hana Hwy - Haleakala for camping and stargazing -Maui Botanical Garden’s native plants grounds

There are also events coming up to have outdoor fun such as the Maui AG Fest, and Makawao’s Annual Rodeo or maybe give back to the community by taking a dog out for the day with the ‘Beach Buddy’ program from the Maui Humane Society.

Whatever option you choose for the outdoor make sure you are safe and having fun.