#Outdoors January 8

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One of the many changes Americans have made with the pandemic is spending more time OUTDOORS.

Americans and people all over the world took to the great OUTDOORS this past year. Everyone was looking to escape the monotony of coronavirus lockdowns. Taht decision led many to discover ways to vacation without being in a hotel, plane, or cruise ship. To be fair this is not just a phenomenon in the US but all over the world. A survey on OUTDOOR Activities in Norway in 2020 showed a 291% increase.

Deciding in 2022 to get OUTDOORS is a resolution many people I know have made for the upcoming year.

North Carolina where I get to call home is blessed with great state parks. Amazon has a NC State Park Bucket List Journal you can purchase. If you just want to see a list of all of NC State Parks and Trails go to this link.

North Carolina State Parks

In 2016 I wrote a post on how North Carolina State Parks got their start.

Deciding to subscribe to Money Magazine many years ago had me discover an article on State Parks The writing in that piece pointed out the possible family value the OUTDOORS offered for a vacation. That article came out Pre-Pandemic and it is surely become a more desirable option for recreation and weekend getaways.

I attempt to tell ever newcomer to the State of NC that you need to experience two things-one is the Outer Banks and the second is take a ride on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Sometimes people forget that nature is not too far away if they just rely on parks in the area.

If you don’t live in North Carolina check out the State Parks where you live.