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Spring and summer are fast approaching, which means it will be time for warm beautiful weather, and for the kids to be out of school. Instead of staying cooped up inside during these great seasons, you can take your family out for some fun activities while First Coast Home Pros takes care of your house cleaning. Here are just a few great outdoor summer activities to inspire you.

Start Your Own Garden

Gardening is an activity that can be enjoyed by the entire family. It can be great fun for everyone if the family begins a flower or vegetable garden in the spring, and enjoys nurturing the blooming plants throughout the summer. Children especially become very excited about nature when they are given the opportunity to choose what they grow and really get involved with the planting process.

Go on a Geocaching Hunt

Over the last ten to fifteen years, “geocaching” has become a very popular outdoor pastime. This hobby involves using any GPS enabled device in order to find hidden treasures, or geocaches. These are typically containers that are hidden somewhere in nature, maybe within a burned out tree, or behind a rock. When you open the container, you will typically find a logbook, and possibly trinkets left by other hunters. You sign the logbook with your geocaching codename, and trade or leave trinkets of your own. This is a great real life treasure-hunting experience for people of all ages.

Enjoy a Picnic or Barbeque

Why stay inside or sit in a stuffy restaurant when you could be enjoying the fresh air? Picnics provide a great way for you to enjoy peace and quiet, and the company of friends and family. Barbeques are another excellent excuse for having fun out in the summer sun. You can utilize First Coast Home Pros’ deck refinishing and staining services in order to get your deck ready for many lunches and dinners prepared over the grill.

Go Camping

Camping is the ultimate way to connect with the great outdoors. While camping, you and the entire family can take a vacation away from electronics and enjoy activities such as hiking, fishing, and cooking over a campfire. If you do not have time to go away to camp, you can have fun setting up a tent right in your own backyard. Even the process of transforming your yard into a campsite can be an exciting adventure for kids.

Watch Wildlife

We often take for granted just how much wildlife is around at any given moment. Searching for and watching animals around your neighborhood, or local parks, can be a thrilling learning experience for children. In order to boost the excitement, seek out unique local ecosystems, such as those in marshes, ponds, or swamps, where you may be able to find really interesting animals.

You can turn this activity into a great outdoor adventure. Take binoculars, cameras, and a notebook along in order to document and record all of the birds, insects, and other animals that you are able to spot on your journey. This is a great way to bond as a family while learning about nature.

Visit the Beach

If you are fortunate enough to live in a city that is close to the beach, such as Jacksonville, FL, do not forget about this destination as a great place for outdoor activities. While First Coast Home Pros is busy performing carpet cleaning services throughout your home, your family could be playing beach volleyball, building sandcastles, swimming, or simply lounging in the sun before coming home to a beautifully cleaned home.