Trips

If your family loves leisure, then you, of course, will not refuse a trip to nature. Regardless of where exactly you are going - to the lake, to the forest or to the mountains, you will discover a lot of new interesting things.

We suggest you familiarize yourself with a few facts about outdoor recreation. Which of them did you know before?

Amazing facts about wilderness holidays

Crickets can detect temperature

In order to determine how cold it is outside the window, you don’t have to buy expensive gadgets. In spring and summer, all you need to do is listen to the chirping of crickets.

Just count the number of sounds you hear in 14 seconds, add 40 to that number and get the air temperature in Fahrenheit.

Lyme disease is no joke

With Lyme disease, a person experiences unpleasant symptoms that do not appear immediately. This disease is transmitted through the bite of an infected Ixodid tick. Under no circumstances should the disease be ignored or left untreated.

In order for a tick to infect a person, it needs to be attached to the body for up to 36 hours. Every time you return from an outdoor vacation, carefully check yourself and your loved ones for tick bites. If you find it, you should consult a doctor.

Appearances are deceptive

Often, while relaxing in nature, you can meet its inhabitants. Many of them look very cute, but to be safe, do not underestimate them.

For example, raccoons are very cute creatures that, moreover, are capable of purring just like cats, but you should not approach them in the wild. Do not forget that despite their harmless appearance, they are not tame animals.

Raccoons can steal your food and, in some cases, even carry diseases. In order to protect yourself from an unpleasant encounter, it is better to hide food and not leave trash open.

Outdoor recreation is your salvation

Many people believe that active recreation fresh air good for health. This is true, but it can also improve emotional condition and lift your spirits.

During rest and simple stay in nature, the body receives much large quantity oxygen, serotonin and melanin than indoors, which is why stress levels are noticeably reduced. In addition, it is not easy to remain serious and depressed for a long time when you are relaxing in a pleasant environment in the fresh air.

Outdoor recreation is the best thing we can provide to our body, mind and soul.

Beware of insects

Lives in nature besides crickets great amount various types insects that can turn your holiday into a real challenge. Despite the fact that many of them do not pose a danger, being close to them can cause discomfort.

To protect yourself from these annoying little creatures, use insect repellent sprays and wear light-colored, calm clothing - mosquitoes and midges are clearly visible on them, and it will be easier for you to find them and get rid of them.

Don't forget to rest

If you like long hikes with tents, remember not to exhaust yourself. Stop when you feel tired. Sleep is very important in order to replenish lost energy, because without it you will not be able to continue your journey.

To sleep peacefully and comfortably, choose tents that suit the season and don’t forget to bring a pillow.

What can you eat

Eating at least a few times a day is very important, which is why you can take a variety of nuts, bars, jerky or soup and canned beans with you on your hike.

These products are stored for a long time and will perfectly replenish your energy supply for a long time.

Be careful with fire

As children, we were all taught not to play with matches—we should be guided by this during hikes and outdoor recreation. important advice. Fire lights our way and warms us on long cold nights, but we should be extremely careful.

Before starting a fire, make sure that there is water or any other means of fighting the fire within walking distance. Use it immediately if the fire gets out of control.

Manage your finances correctly

Try to spend money on things you really need – don’t skimp on a tent, food, clothing or equipment. Be sure to buy a flashlight and stock up on quality and nutritious food.

If your budget allows, purchase various little things that you think you might need.

The temperature outside is sub-zero, and sometimes it seems like the snow is not going to melt. However, this is not a reason to sit at home all weekend. We have selected several sports activities for you so that you can not only have fun in the company of close friends, but also spend time usefully.

It is important: next weekend, thermometers in Moscow may drop to minus 10 degrees. Therefore, when going to a skating rink or a slide, dress using the “layering” principle. The first layer is absorbent: a T-shirt or long sleeve made of a special sports material. The second layer is a warm sweatshirt. And finally, a down jacket (preferably with a hood).

Photo: Anastasia Tsymbarevich, “Championship”

Outdoor pool

Swimming in a hot pool at sub-zero temperatures is now common occurrence. Swimming in cold weather has more and more fans in Moscow. Yes, in the outdoor pool sports center"Chaika" you can swim in the open air, despite the sub-zero temperature. The water in the pool is plus 28.

Action quests

Action quests are a new direction in the world of quests, which can easily replace classes in gyms. Now you can not only solve intellectual problems, but also take part in sports competitions at various levels. In action quests you need to complete tasks for dexterity, speed and strength, as well as solve riddles along the way. Good example This type of quest is the dynamic “Terminal” from “CityQuest”. In sports quests, the main thing is not to forget to take sportswear, because you will have to run a lot.

There are also quests with airsoft elements. For example, a horror quest " Big game" Here you can play your favorite game and at the same time save the world from zombies.

Tubing

Tubings (or cheesecakes) are inflatable sleds that are becoming increasingly popular among people of all ages. Many Moscow parks already have special trails for tubing. For example, one of the largest slides, Vsepogorka, can be mastered in Sokolniki; there is a similar one in the Kant sports complex.

Laser tag games

Laser tag (laser combat) is a game taking place in real time, where the main goal is to hit an opponent with a blaster machine. The game of laser tag is similar to paintball, but now you need to shoot at your opponent not with paints, but with laser beams. Every year more and more sites for playing laser tag appear in Moscow. One of the most popular is located in the Labyrinth shooting club. The total area of ​​the gaming rooms in the club is 12,000 square meters. meters. The most important thing is that you can take your children with you. There are also several types of rooms for games: small, large and, if desired, you can organize games on the street.

Ski resorts

After all, you can do something “classic” like skiing or snowboarding. There are several large ski resorts in Moscow where you can spend active time free time the whole family. For example, in the Lata Track sports complex in Krylatskoye. The complex has a snowboard park, ski slopes, as well as tubing trails and a bike path.

A holiday in nature offers a lot of opportunities for organizing a relaxing or active holiday in the fresh air. Our agency offers the following options for such an event:

• Rest in the forest. Depending on the wishes of the customer, you can put up a spacious tent in a forest clearing or a canopy. Indispensable attributes of such a holiday are barbecues and active sports games. Organizing holidays outdoors in the forest will appeal to both children and adults. An excellent option for a sports corporate event.
• Holiday outside the city. Boarding houses and holiday homes near Moscow are open to guests, and we are ready to help with renting any number of rooms for the required period. Interesting excursions, organized meals and fresh air await guests.
• Picnic in the fresh air. You can organize a picnic at the nearest body of water; our agency takes care of all organizational issues.

Regardless of the type of holiday organized outdoors, we are ready to provide the following services:

• Transport services;
• Catering;
• Delivery and installation of everything necessary - tents, awnings, sound and lighting equipment;
• Video filming, photography of the holiday;
• Organization of sports games and competitions.

Organizing holidays in nature is not always limited to gatherings around the fire with a guitar - when the right approach, such an event can be successfully combined with entertainment program, which will make the celebration original and memorable. We offer various options outdoor entertainment:

• Master classes from dance groups (ethnic dances, Latin, Russian folk, etc.);
• Attractions for children (on-site);
• Services of animators, circus performers;
• Performances by artists of various genres;
• Show programs for adults and children.

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While it was cold and snowy outside, many of us stayed at home, preferring passive rest. But it’s March on the calendar, which means that very soon we will have the opportunity to fully enjoy active leisure.

Passive/active leisure

Leisure is a vacation that involves physical activity. What types of active recreation are there? Varied! Starting from tourism, hiking and ending with walking and working in your garden.

Passive rest– a pastime not burdened with physical activity. This could be reading books, watching movies, etc.

These 2 types of rest should alternate with each other, since both leisure activities are important for the human body. At the same time, preference is given to active recreation, as it allows you to increase immunity, endurance and gain new experiences.

Benefits of active recreation

• The brain is activated. After active rest, a person’s brain (especially if he is engaged in mental work) begins to solve work problems with renewed vigor.
• The blood is saturated with oxygen.
• The mood improves.
• Feeling better.
• Many muscles of the body are used.
• The functioning of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems is normalized.
• Reduces stress, etc.

Types of active recreation

As mentioned, there are a huge number of outdoor activities. It is impossible to list them all, but we will mention some of them.

1. Recreation on the water

• yachting;
• kayaking;
• rafting;
• surfing;
• kayaking;
• diving;
• water skiing;
• swimming, etc.

2. Winter activities

• skiing;
• skating;
• snowboarding;
• hiking, etc.

3. Leisure related to the air

• paragliding;
• hang gliding;
• Skydiving;
• hot air balloon flight;
• bungee jumping, etc.

4. Riding vehicles

• cycling;
• mountain bike;
• quad biking;
• karting, etc.

5. Animal-related activities

• horseback riding;
• traveling to a natural park and observing fauna, etc.

You can also talk about such active recreation as roller skating, skateboarding, golfing, volleyball, football, basketball, paintball, rock climbing and much, much more. You should choose the type of active recreation based on your personal preferences and physical training.

As you can see, there are truly a huge number of types of active recreation, and every year there are more and more of them. In search of new ways to have fun, a person sometimes comes up with absolutely unusual activities. Therefore, it is also necessary to stipulate that during active recreation you should pay attention to some points:

1. Holidays should be safe.
2. You should not choose leisure activities that can worsen your health.
3. There is no need to engage in extreme sports without proper training.
4. Increase the difficulty of physical activity gradually.
5. Some types of outdoor activities are best preferred only in good weather conditions.

Based on all of the above, we can summarize that active recreation is necessary for a person to fully function. Therefore, we invite everyone to visit the Beremitskoye Nature Park to ride a horse, watch animals, take a walk in the fresh air, take part in excursions and much more.

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