Must-Visit Spooky Attractions in Each State

These aren’t your typical Universal Haunted Horror nights…

Halloween is easily my favorite holiday and favorite time of year. Something about pumpkins, And of course, Tim Burton movies, plus getting scared senseless by actors dressed from your worst nightmare makes me fully convinced that the fall season is the best. That’s why a haunted attraction is a must-do each October. No matter what state you’re in, there’s a spooky thing waiting for you.

Alabama

Atrox Factory – Leeds, Alabama

Atrox Factory is the largest all-indoor Halloween attraction in the Southeast as well as one of the top 10 haunted attractions in the United States. The terror-filled experience is made up of 50,000 square feet with over a quarter of a mile of twisted hallways and surprises. Tickets start at $28.

Alaska

Fright Night – Anchorage, Alaska

If you’re looking for a scare in Alaska, this haunted house is for you. This attraction is good for all ages, so bring the family and celebrate the spooky season. Ticket prices start at $15.

Arizona

13th Floor Haunted House – Pheonix, Arizona

This haunted house in Pheonix was rated one of the scariest in the U.S.A. by USA Today, so it’s not for the faint of heart. One attraction is completely in the dark, so people must rely just on their five senses to make it through. Tickets start at $20.

Arkansas

Carpenter’s Mortuary Spook House – Gentry, Arkansas

Not every haunted attraction has a backstory, but this one does. Learn about the chilling history going back all the way to the 1920s which involves a death parlor, embezzlement, and vanishment. Tickets start at $15.

California

Reign of Terror Haunted House – Thousand Oaks, California

Reign of Terror has 135 rooms, 10 attractions, and over 28,000 square feet of floor space. Attractions have been updated and revamped for 2022 and include Un-Hallowed Ground, Miner’s Revenge, and Casa Blood. Ticket prices start at $30.

Colorado

Haunted Field of Screams – Thornton, Colorado

This haunted attraction is located near Riverdale Road, the most haunted road in Colorado. There are stories of hangings, burning, car accidents, and more tragedies, which makes it the spookiest place to have a haunted house. Tickets start at $30.

Connecticut

Legends of Fear – Shelton, Connecticut

At Legends of Fear, you can experience several different attractions in one place including a haunted hayride, the Funhouse of Fear, and two outside haunted trails. Tickets start at $27.50.

Delaware

Frightland – Middletown, Delaware

This haunted attraction was named one of the Top 10 Scariest Haunted Attractions in the country by Forbes, the Huffington Post, and the Travel Channel. With eight scary attractions, you’ll get your screams in no time. Ticket prices start at $40.

Florida

Old City Ghost Tours – St. Augustine, Florida

If you’re looking for a break from haunted houses, this ghost tour in St. Augustine is for you. The town is rich in spooky history with stories of war, disease, pirates, and more. Will you encounter a ghost or two? Take the tour to find out. Purchase tickets starting at $25.

Georgia

Ghost Train – Villa Rica, Georgia

The Pine Mountain Gold Museum is holding the 10th annual ghost train. Each trip is about 20 minutes long and there is a food vendor and haunted house on-site if the train ride doesn’t quite get your adrenaline pumping. Tickets start at $13.

Hawaii

Haunted Plantation – Oahu, Hawaii

This haunted attraction is held in a real haunted village in Oahu. Due to the intensity of the scares, there is a list to check out before you go to make sure you’re fit to attend (this means leave the kiddos at home). Tickets cost $21.

Idaho

Haunted Mansions of Albion – Albion, Idaho

If clowns are a thing that haunts you, this attraction recommends skipping its terror. Once known as the Albion State Normal School, an old college campus, you’ll make your way through over 100 old buildings including the School of Chaos, the Clown House, and Comish Hall. Tickets begin at $20.

Illinois

Basement of the Dead – Aurora, Illinois

This terrifying attraction has different themes and events throughout September, October, and November. It was ranked the #1 Haunted House by Buzzfeed, Cosmopolitan, the Chicago Tribune, and more. Tickets are limited and usually sell out, so snag yours ASAP for as cheap as $30.

Indiana

Stillwell Manor – Anderson, Indiana

Stillwell Manor is an all-indoor haunted experience in a home occupied by ghosts. There are over 30,000 square feet and three attractions, so you’ll be sure to get your haunts in. Ticket prices start at $25.

Iowa

Thrashers House of Terror – Mt. Pleasant, Iowa

Thrashers House of Terror in Mt. Pleasant was voted Southeast Iowa’s number one haunted attraction several times by hauntworld.com. With 16 years of spooky activities, this haunted experience takes weeks to build as well as yearly updates with new haunting plans. Tickets start at $10.

Kansas

The Sallie House – Atchison, Kansas

If you’re looking for a non-attraction haunted place, The Sallie House is the place for you. As the story goes, a 6-year-old girl was operated on and died mid-surgery and comes back to haunt those who enter. Featured on A&E, The Discovery Channel, and more, you can not only visit but stay in it overnight. Stays cost $125 per person with a two-person minimum.

Kentucky

Raven’s Cross Haunted Village – Cavy City, Kentucky

Complete with an escape room, Raven Cross Haunted Village is the spot to go for a good, spooky scare. Legend has it that the Black Plague hit the village of Raven’s Cross in the 1300s, devastating the people and causing havoc across the area. Visit for yourself and see the spookiness for only $25.

Louisiana

House of Shock – Elmwood, Louisiana

This haunted house, voted one of the top 13 haunted houses in America by the Discovery Channel, is back with three attractions: Outcast Carnival, the Bloodrite, and Chop House. As if those aren’t enough to entice you, there are over 530 5-star Google reviews from people who say it was the best scare they’ve ever had. Tickets start at $25.

Maine

Farmington Fright Fest – Farmington, Maine

With three different spooky attractions, this haunted must-see is one of Maine’s favorites. Dates vary through October with a special lights-out night on October 30th. For that night, no lights will be used through each attraction, and visitors will get just a glowstick to make it through. Get tickets for $20.

Maryland

Legends of the Fog – Aberdeen, Maryland

Legend of the Fog is so popular that it’s branched out into Pennsylvania and Washington D.C. as well as Maryland. Included in the spookiness is a hayride, 70-door hotel, haunted corn maze, slaughterhouse, and much more. This place also has blackout dates where individuals go through all the haunts in the dark. Ticket prices vary and start at $36.

Massachusetts

Lizzie Borden House – Fall River, Massachusetts

If you’re looking for a place that’s said to be actually haunted, the Lizzie Borden House is the place to go. As history says, two parents, Andrew and Abby Borden, were brutally murdered in their home in the 1800s, and the house has remained the same ever since, with accounts of hauntings in the halls. This house is open for both tours and overnight guests. Tours cost $25 and overnight stays start at $300/night.

Michigan

Hush Haunted Attraction – Westland, Michigan

Hush Haunted Attraction is not only filled with haunted houses, but also includes lounges and themed secret bars including Voodoo Blues, Expedition Basecamp, and Von Rose Distillery. There are also multiple ticket options such as fast pass admissions, immediate admissions, and a V.I.P. Bar Creep Pass that will get you entry into all three secret bars. Tickets start at $20.

Minnesota

Scream Town – Chaska, Minnesota

Named Minnesota’s Best Haunted House of 2022, Scream Town is a must-see if you’re in the area. With attractions like Santa’s Slay, Psychodelic Circus, Trapped Possession, and more, this haunted activity is 100% outdoors. Discounts are available and tickets start at $34.

Mississippi

Terror on the Coast – Gulfport, Mississippi

This haunted attraction is a Hollywood-style haunted house and uses props from academy award-winning movies and TV shows filmed in and around Mississippi and Louisiana. With 86,500 square feet, visitors will go through spooks like a slaughterhouse, autopsy room, and more. Ticket prices start at $25.

Missouri

Haunted Hannibal Ghost Tour – Hannibal, Missouri

This spooky ghost tour in Historic Downtown Hannibal is not for the faint of heart. This tour mixes both Missouri history with ghost stories and reported encounters. Some younger visitors have even said that they’ve talked to the spirits while taking the tour. See for yourself with tickets starting at $20.

Montana

Field of Screams – Victor, Montana

As Montana’s #1 haunted attraction, visitors are bound to get a good scare. There are five acres, 30+ haunts, and three escape rooms included, as well as daytime spooky attractions for all ages. Tickets start at $23.

Nebraska

Dungeon of the Damned – Omaha, Nebraska

Located in the basement of Hollywood Candy, a candy store and market, Dungeon of the Damned is a labyrinth of your worst nightmares. Enter the warehouse through an old unlocked door (speakeasy style) and make your way through a stairwell locked with chains. From there, let the spooks begin. Prices for tickets begin at $20.

Nevada

Nightmare at the Museum – Boulder City, Nevada

Held at Tom Devlin’s Monster Museum, this haunted activity is a lights-out flashlight-only tour of the creature collection. This attraction also features the Fright Zone with clowns, creepy dolls, chainsaws, and more. Tickets start at $30.

New Hampshire

Spooky World – Manchester, New Hampshire

Spooky World is New England’s largest haunted attraction with more than 80 acres. With haunts like Asylum 47, The Colony, Monster Midway, and more, visitors should get ready for the best scare in New Hampshire. For those who would rather sit out the haunts, there is also a beer garden on site. Ticket prices vary.

New Jersey

Brighton Asylum – Passaic, New Jersey

This place actually served as a mental asylum but shut down in 1952 due to patient and staff disappearances as well as unbearable living conditions. The asylum is now reopened as a haunted attraction and has been featured by Fox News, BuzzFeed, the Today Show, and more. Visitors can also do escape rooms and axe throwing on the grounds. Tickets start at $38.

New Mexico

Albucreepy Ghost Walk: Taverns and Tales – Albuquerque, New Mexico

This 120-minute walking tour will take you through the darker side of Albuquerque including haunted and historic sites, not to mention the three stops for drinks along the way. Guests must be 21 years or older to be a part of the tour. Tickets cost $28.

New York

House of Frankenstein Wax Museum – Lake George, New York

I have been to this Upstate New York haunted attraction and can’t get enough. Although the attraction is not a haunted house necessarily, you’ll go through darkened hallways filled with museum-style spooky wax sculptures and scenes including lots of blood and gore. Ticket prices begin at $12.15.

North Carolina

The Haunted Pyramids – Lawndale, North Carolina

This haunted house in North Carolina features Hollywood special effects in its 6-attraction experience. These effects are courtesy of Ray Bicins who worked on movies such as Children of the Corn II, Mall Cop, Talladega Nights, and more. Attractions change yearly and also include a $5 escape room. Tickets start at $25.

North Dakota

Acres of Terror – Leonard, North Dakota

Acres of Terror is a unique haunted experience that has specific characters to be on the lookout for: ZiggyD Wolf (bus driver), Striker (prison escapee), Stu Podasso (former bus driver), and Scremit Da Klown (deranged psychopath clown). At this attraction, you’ll find everything from an abandoned school to a scary corn maze. Purchase tickets for $30.

Ohio

Escape from Blood Prison – Mansfield, Ohio

Taking place in an actual prison, the Ohio State Reformatory, this haunted attraction is said to be the home of one of the most paranormally active structures in the state. The reformatory closed down in 1990 and was made famous by The Shawshank Redemption where most scenes were filmed. Check out the scares for yourself for $35 and up.

Oklahoma

The Hex House – Tulsa, Oklahoma

The Hex House is inspired by a true story from 1944 when police found a casket buried in the back of a Tulsa house along with two women who had been under hypnotic control for several years. The house was then quickly named the Hex House. It has recently been turned into apartments, but a haunted house was built in its honor. Tickets start at $27.

Oregon

Milburn’s Haunted Manor – Hubbard, Oregon

Ranked the #1 Haunted House in Oregon, this spooky place has two haunted attractions and a moonlit pumpkin patch. Take a walk through The Manor and The Dark for scares that may or may not keep you up at night. Each attraction costs $20 or you can get a dual pass for $30.

Pennsylvania

Pennhurst Asylum – Spring City, Pennsylvania

The Pennhurst State School and Asylum was used for those with physical and mental disabilities and shut down in 1987 due to a legal dispute surrounding the abuse of its patients. It is now used as a haunted house where visitors claim to hear voices, shrieks, and murmurs. You can experience the spookiness for a variety of different ticket prices.

Rhode Island

13th World – Cumberland, Rhode Island

This year at 13th World, attractions will feature both characters from favorite movies, as well as some you’ve never seen before. The attraction is an outdoor event and opens after sunset each night (times vary by day). Get tickets for $30.

South Carolina

Nightmare Dungeon – Greenville, South Carolina

Nightmare Dungeon is what nightmares really are made of. This two-story house is filled with haunts that will keep you up at night. Take a tour through the 120-year-old “Cabin in the Woods” which is equated to being inside a live horror film. Tickets start at $30.

South Dakota

Fear Asylum – Brookings, South Dakota

With a tour guide through the attraction, Sergeant Saderday, you’ll be a part of a motion attraction called The Last Ride which looks and feels like you’re riding in a coffin to a graveyard. Visitors can also go through a mini escape room. Ticket prices start at $25.

Tennessee

Dread Hollow – Chattanooga, Tennessee

Dread Hollow was established in the early 1600s and there are legends of witchcraft being performed in the area by one of its first settlers, Mercy Harker. She and 13 other women in the coven were hanged and the evil that spawned from the Ruby Falls Haunted Cavern near Dread Hollow still haunts the area to this day. Experience it for yourself with tickets starting at $25.

Texas

Creepy Hollow Haunted House – Rosharon, Texas

This haunted house was voted the top 13 scariest haunted houses in the nation and is just minutes from Downtown Houston. Not only does the haunted activity have three attractions, but it also includes shows, food, games, and shops. Tickets start at $40.

Utah

Asylum 49 – Tooele, Utah

As said on their website, Asylum 49 is taking new patients for the 2022 season. There are different levels of haunting to this attraction including no contact, all contact, and extreme. Public and private ghost hunts are also available for those wanting to take the scare to a whole new level. Tickets start at $30 and vary based on intensity of the experience.

Vermont

Nightmare Vermont – Essex Junction, Vermont

This spooky experience is a charity, all-volunteer event that features live stage combat, immersive theater, interactive scares, and special effects. The haunted attraction has partnered with the Champlain Valley Exposition, Camp Exclamation Point, Women Helping Battered Women, and hurricane relief. Get tickets for $15.

Virginia

Richmond Ghosts – Richmond, Virginia

This ghost tour is nothing like you’ve ever seen before with stories of murder, mayhem, and much more. Join the tour to see some of the area’s most haunted buildings, tunnels, and grounds based on historical events, eyewitness accounts, and local folklore. Tickets start at $25.

Washington

Georgetown Morgue – Seattle, Washington

Held in the Georgetown Morgue (yes, a real morgue), this location has a history of thousands of cremations and funeral preparations. It is also a place of an unsolved crime scene where nine staff members were forced into the crematorium chamber with no witnesses or suspects. Can you make it through? Tickets begin at $32.

West Virginia

Infernum in Terra – Wheeling, West Virginia

Said to be West Virginia’s scariest haunted house event, this attraction will spook you like no other. It is also titled Hell on Earth, which is enough to give you nightmares, in itself. Tickets start at $15 when purchased online.

Wisconsin

Evil Falls House of Tormented Souls – Eagle River, Wisconsin

For those who dare, walk the halls of this spooky haunted house with Marcus Dread and the Soul Collector – a demented character in search of weak humans and a soulless bride looking to feed on innocent souls. Encounter fog, blood and gore (fake, of course), haunting music, and claustrophobic spaces for the ultimate creepy night. Tickets can be purchased starting at $13.

Wyoming

17th Street Haunted House – Cheyenne, Wyoming

This haunted house in a verified haunted location, the Knights of Pythias building, is a self-guided spooky experience. With 15 rooms set up by members and volunteers, there are new things bound to pop up each year. Purchase tickets starting at $15.

Think you’re up for a good scare to celebrate the rest of spooky season? Visit one of these haunted houses and let me know if you make it out alive…

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Emmie Pombo is a latte and tattoo-loving Tennessean who specializes in mental health and beauty writing. She holds a degree in Journalism and a certification in Makeup Artistry and Airbrushing. Follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

6 Ideas to Add to Your Fall Bucket List

1. Go Apple/Pumpkin Picking

You can never go wrong with starting the season off with a solid fall bucket list, starting with some good apple picking. Running from tree to tree finding the best ones are just plain fun to do, and then you get to continue the fun at home! There are so many recipes waiting between the kitchen and that bag of freshly picked apples. Apple pie, applesauce, apple fritters, cameral apples; the possibilities are endless!

Pumpkin picking might have to wait for later in the season but, nonetheless, it’s all the more enjoyable. Rummaging through the pumpkin patch looking for the perfect decoration to sit on your front porch never gets old. Then when it comes to carving, you let your imagination run wild. Spooky ghost or silly face always looks theatrical when lit up on Halloween night. Can’t forget roasting those pumpkin seeds!

2. Fall bucket list goal– Attend a Festival

This time of year there is a 101 festival to meet every one of your fall bucket list needs. Craft tables galore and a cup of hot apple cider always hit the spot. Not to mention the weather is just right. You’re able to enjoy the colorful leaves falling and the hustle and bustle out in the community.

3. Munch of your favorite fall treats

Curling up on the couch with a pumpkin spice latte and a bowl of chili really hits the spot. Whatever your go-to food is this season, enjoy! Soups are my personal favorite; a great way to warm you up on a chilly October day.

4. Decorate the house

On the first day of September, I take my stuff down from the attic. Fall leaves, pumpkin, scarecrows – the whole nine yards. Decorate your home with those fall colors that will for sure warm your house up. Scented candles add the final touch!

5. Corn maze and hayride

Find in your inner child again and take a hayride or find your way through a corn maze. Taking those bumpy rides or twisting through turns is family fun you’ll never forget.

6. For your Fall bucket list Go for a scenic walk

September through November are my favorite times of the year. The weather is not too hot, not too cold. You’re able to enjoy the crisp breeze and a leisurely walk after work. Just don’t wait too late, it gets dark out earlier!

No bucket list is complete without adding these fall festivities. Fall is the time of year for new beginnings, great weather, and fun activities!

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10 Frugal Family Summer Activities That Won’t Empty Your Pockets

Summertime is finally just around the corner and you know what that means, right? The kids are freaking excited for summer vacation. While there’s no dearth for fun summer activities with the whole family, certain kinds of fun can drill a giant crater in your wallet.

Saving money without skimping on fun is an art. A little bit of planning is all it takes to come up with a list of chap and free summer activities for the entire family.

In this article, I am going to shed light on 10 such summertime activities that are ideal for all the frugal families like mine.

Here we go:

1. Picnic in the Backyard

A perfect summer picnic doesn’t have to take place in a fancy park. Turn your lawn into a cozy picnic spot on a bright and sunny day and invite your friends and relatives to join y’all.

Have simple picnic foods like PB&Js, egg salad, fried chicken and freshly fruits to nibble on, drink cocktails (and juices for kids, obviously), click some amazing photos, or break out your Vertellis conversation starter game to create a closer bond with those you value and experience genuine connections!

2. Backyard Water Slides

Don’t have the pool in the neighborhood? Fret not. Just get an inflatable backyard water slide and amp up the fun.

These inflatables are cheap and an ingenious way to create a DIY water park right in your backyard. Apart from untethered fun, water slides also help to burn calories and improve cardio fitness and stamina.

3. Water Fight

Intense water fight in the backyard with siblings? Sign me up! Whoever says water fighting is just for kids are kidding both you and themselves.

There are lots of cheap toys for backyard water fighting such as water guns, reusable water balloons, water balloons launchers, and bazookas.

Water fighting isn’t just ballistic fun but a great exercise too since it involves a lot of running around the yard. Make sure a large batch of freshly made lemonades are ready because you will get thirsty from all the heavy battle.

4. Hit the Farmer’s Market

As a kid, I used to visit the farmer’s market with my father and uncle every summer and fall. Hearing the stories of the farmers, learning about the farming process, tasting free samples used to be some of the major highlights of my summer holidays.

You are most likely to find a farmer’s market within a short driving distance from your home.

Take your kids with you, browse the stalls, buy some fresh local produce directly from the farmers, and allow your children to help cook them. It sounds great on paper and feels even better in reality.

5. Karaoke Night

Now, this is something you can do with your whole family without spending a penny, assuming you already have internet connection, home speakers, and a microphone.

You will find the karaoke version of most songs on YouTube, so that part is sorted. To display the lyrics, you can connect your TV to your YouTube streaming device (be it your laptop, phone, or tablet) to your smart TV via HDMI cable or through WI-Fi.

I like to use Chromecast to mirror the phone screen on my smart TV for a lag-free experience. If you don’t own a mic, buy one.

A small Bluetooth karaoke microphone won’t hurt your pocket and as a bonus, you will be able to enjoy countless nights of revelry with your friends and family.

6. Turn Your Home into a Creamery

Nothing screams ice cream louder than summer. Ditch the ice cream truck and assemble your entire family in the kitchen to create unique ice cream flavors.

You can either shell out a few bucks on an electric ice cream maker or take a simpler route of no-churn ice creams with condensed milk, heavy cream, sugar, and your choice of flavors.

No-churn mango ice cream and chai latte ice cream are a summer staple in my family. Don’t just stick to ice creams. Buy a couple of popsicle molds and use fresh fruit extracts to whip up refreshing, delicious popsicles to beat the summer heat with.

7. Go for Camping

Already have a tent and other supplies required for camping? Pack up and hit the local campsite with your kids. If the campsite is too far and you don’t want to drive, what’s stopping you from setting up a tent and lighting a campfire in your backyard?

Bring out the graham crackers and marshmallows, put on some good music, stargaze, or tell each other horror stories sitting around the fire.

8. Host a Bike Parade

Who says bike parades have to take place only on the 4th of July? Kids complaining of boredom? Ask them to call up their friends, decorate their bikes with balloon arch, colorful stickers, and flags and knock themselves out on the neighborhood streets.

9. Movie Night

Summer holidays are incomplete without good ol’ family movie nights. If you don’t have Netflix or Prime subscription, you can simply rent a movie you want to watch, microwave some popcorn, find yourself a comfortable spot on the couch, and enjoy.

10. Beach Day

Is it even a summer holiday if you don’t get tanned (read sunburn) on the beach? Everyone loves beach trips in summer. Drive to your nearest beach and let those swimsuits finally be of some use.

It will take a whole new article to list the number of fun activities to do at a beach. For now, I’d advise you to just wing it.

In Conclusion

As you can see, it doesn’t take a genius to come up with summer activity ideas that don’t cost an arm and a leg. Summer break is the time for families to spend quality time together and make amazing memories.

And you don’t need a lavish trip to an exotic island or Disneyland to make great memories. Do you? I hope the activities I mentioned above fit your idea of cheap thrills. That will be all for today. Happy summer holidays, folks!

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Sujana Wilson is a dynamic mother, always on the lookout for fun activities with her precious daughter and fun-loving techie husband. She spends half of her time taking care of them and the other half curating content for parents who need a little guidance and support.

3 Great Ways to Enjoy Spring

It is important to get out and enjoy your surroundings and nature this Spring! After being locked in my home for so long due to quarantine, I have never had more of an urge to get outside to simply just get outside and enjoy my surroundings. This spring is the perfect time for that! It has almost been a full year since America has not been completely open so here are three reasons why you should get outdoors and enjoy spring now.

1. Be in Awe of Nature

I think that nature reminds us of the simple beautiful things in life. We see nature all around us, but when do we really take the time to get off of our electronics and enjoy it? Nature is something so significant because nature is one thing that is out of our control, but we can just enjoy it. The fact that something as simple as fresh green grass or small flowers is impossible for us humans to create from scratch just blows my mind.

I think that nature is so complex, but appears to be simple. There are so many things in nature that leave me in awe. For example, lately, I have been in awe of bees and the simple fact that they can literally make honey for us. The fact that something as small as a bee can produce products for us humans is so mesmerizing to me. Also, I have been taken aback by the grandness of the ocean and how 80% of it is undiscovered, yet we can go visit the ocean but have no idea what is actually in there. We are only aware of things close to the shore.

I feel that spring is the perfect time to take in and learn more about nature since spring is the season of growth and the weather is beginning to warm up. Now is the time to be in awe of nature and the things around us – especially since we are hopefully moving away from COVID restrictions.

2. Take Advantage of the Warm Weather by Working Out Outside

Personally, I love working out because it makes me feel like I am being productive, and I know that the right workouts are beneficial to my overall health. These past couple of months, I have been working out indoors because the weather has been colder. I will not complain too much, though, because I live in Florida and I know that some states get a lot colder than it does here.

With that being said, now is the perfect time to outdoors and be active. For me, I love going on runs outside compared to running inside because I always burn more calories. Overall, I prefer to workout outdoors because I sweat more; meaning that I am burning more fat and the more I sweat, the harder I feel that I worked. If you want, you can even find some friends who will work out with you outside or you can start a workout group. The warm weather always motivates my friends and me to be active outside!

3. Other Spring Outdoor Activities

Other than working out and taking in nature, I have been doing tons of outdoor activities with friends and by myself. I have been enjoying getting some food and eating outside in a quiet safe place. For me, I live on a college campus, so I usually find a quiet area to sit and eat. During the time I am eating, I usually stick in my AirPods and watch some Netflix or Youtube in the warm weather. I usually like to eat lunch alone outdoors because it gives me time to regather my thoughts throughout a busy day.

In addition, I LOVE to paint with my friends outdoors. I am no artist at all when it comes to painting, but I enjoy talking with friends while painting. Sometimes, I follow simple paint tutorials on Pinterest so that I can get some ideas flowing of what to paint.

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Genesis Lee-Smith is an 18-year-old college freshman who is originally from Georgia but is attending school in Florida. She loves writing and seeing what other people enjoy writing about. Writing is important to Genesis because she believes it is a great way for people to connect, inspire others, educate, and give advice.

6 New Ways to Enjoy the Outdoors

It may be winter, but haven’t you had enough of being inside this year? After the events of 2020, many people crave getting back in touch with nature and gaze at something besides the same four walls.

What can you do on your adventure, since social distancing will remain the name of the game until COVID-19 vaccines become more widely available? If you are seeking more than a walk in the park, here are six new ways to enjoy the outdoors

1. Hunt Something New

Hunting has existed ever since the first human discovered that juicy steaks taste delicious. Okay, primitive hunters probably dined on whatever they could bring down with a sling or simple spear—rabbit, squirrels and maybe the occasional deer. Once they got the knack, sizable groups working together could bring down a mammoth and have food enough to last the long winter.

You have decided advantages over your primitive kin in the form of high-powered weaponry. Even if you are a seasoned hunter, why not try your hand at bagging some big game? If you are fortunate, you could win a draw to hunt some elk out west — it’s different from bagging your average buck.

Make sure that the artillery you take is legal in your jurisdiction. Many western states, save for California and Washington, let you hunt with an AR-15 for example, but the weapon is forbidden for the purpose in many New England spots.

2.) Try Yoga in Nature

Maybe hunting down Bambi isn’t your bag. Hey, that’s okay — that’s why we have grocery stores and things like tofu and tempeh. If your personality sways more toward the gentle arts, why not consider trying yoga in nature?

You’ll find it considerably harder to keep your balance in tree pose when you have to close your eyes due to glaring sunlight. However, if you head out to a sunny spot on a warm day, Mother Nature heats your core like the best Bikram class ever. There’s something about sweating it up outside that feels extra purifying.

Once the weather warms up enough, why not give yoga on a paddle board a try? If you thought balance was challenging on land, you’re in for a shock — but if you fall, you land in the water, so no harm, no foul, other than your hairdo. Rock a messy bun if you have long locks and get out there.

3. Train for an Adventure Race

Half and full-marathons are fun, but not everyone has the time to train for a race that takes hours to run. However, races such as Tough Mudder give you the joy of getting dirty and climbing over obstacles while completing the course in far less time.

Thanks to COVID-19, you might have extra time to train for the gold. However, a quick Google search reveals that many races are still on — even if they’re postponed a bit. In the meantime, you’ll get a jumpstart on your new year’s get-fit resolution while you prepare.

4. Parkour Your Way

What’s the fastest way to travel from point A to point B? If you said a straight line, you win the kewpie doll — but what if someone put a wall in your way? Are you going to let an inanimate object make you walk around needlessly?

Not if you get into parkour, you won’t. While this way to enjoy the outdoors sounds newfangled, it got its start from training methods introduced by Georges Hebert before World War I.

Basically, the idea is to let nothing stand in your way. You’ll never look at a fence as an impediment again.

5. Go Geocaching

Geocaching brings the thrill of treasure-seeking to the high-tech world. To participate, you first need to join a group and visit their cache page to get the GPS coordinates of a stash you hope to find.

Once you locate the kitty, you keep it where it is to let others enjoy the outdoor fun. However, whip out that selfie stick first so that you can share your triumph on social media.

6. Take a Hike

“Wait a second,” you might be thinking, “I thought this list dealt with new ways to enjoy the outdoors. What’s so original about hiking?”

Everything — if you take a trek you never explored before. If you live along the Appalachian trail but traverse the same mileage each weekend, why not drive to another location to complete a section you haven’t seen? If you tend to stick to journeys rated “easy” or “medium” in your guide, gear up and try a tough climb on for size. Every time you push your limits, you gain a fresh appreciation for what your body can do.

Try These 6 New Ways to Enjoy the Outdoors in 2021

If you are like many, you’re sick of being stuck inside after months of quarantines. Try these new ways to enjoy the outdoors and have some socially distant fun while awaiting your vaccine.

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Oscar Collins is the managing editor at Modded. He writes about cars, fitness, the outdoors and more. Follow @TModded on Twitter for more articles from the Modded team.

10 Nostalgic Summer Activities to Channel Your Inner Tiny Tot

With Summer in full swing, how we spend this season can vary for all of us. Some of us are taking classes, working, traveling, and all of us are probably enjoying one too many adult beverages. As so many of us give the whole “adulting” nonsense a go around, it can bring bouts of unwanted stress that make you want to curl up no matter how beautiful the weather. When the stress is high or the boredom emerges, immerse yourself back to the carefree nature where our biggest stress involved eating the green things on our plates and participating in chores with some of these nostalgic summer activities:

1) Catch Fireflies

I know it is hard to remember how we passed the time without the distraction of our electronic best friend, and no I’m not talking about the Tamagotchi pet…I am talking about our smart phone. However, take some time this summer and put the phone down. Get a mason jar and spend a night chasing fireflies. Embrace the summer night and probably a few mosquito bites.

2) Pool Day…Floaties and All

A pool day usually involves Bluetooth speaker of sorts and a cooler full the spiked seltzer of your preference and cheap beer. On one of your ventures to the pool, make a pit stop at Wally World and pick up some floats, noodles, and water guns. Let nostalgia storm in full swing with Marco/Polo, Sharks and Minos. Do that thing the youthful souls do and make up your own games that lack consistency or common sense and get in a suffice amount of cardio just splashing around.

3) Picnic

What is better than good weather and good snacks? I’ll wait…For a throwback this summer, grab your best pals or summer love and find a place with a view to set up a picnic. We may not be able to channel the full nostalgia with a Vault soda to quench your thirst or Kudos bar to hit the sweet spot but you can pack some Go-Gurt, Capri-Sun, Flintstone Push Pops, Uncrustables, Lunchables, Little Debbie snacks just to get your mouth watering. Throw in a few Ring Pops, some PEZ candies and maybe even some Dunk-A-Roos. Take a day and cheat with your avocado toast and give your tastebuds a blast from the past.

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