| Times are tough. I know it… you know it… | | | | you don’t need to spend money to be able |
| everyone knows it. Many people are no longer | | | | to enjoy them. One of my personal favorite all |
| able or wanting to spend the big bucks that some | | | | time outdoor activities happens to be kayaking. It |
| outdoor sports require. Boating for example can | | | | can cost money to purchase a kayak of course |
| be a very expensive outdoor recreational activity. | | | | or even to rent a kayak. If you are used to |
| Gas prices have sky-rocketed and storage fees | | | | boating though I guarantee you the costs are |
| are high. Fun and carefree days out on the | | | | minimal compared to running a gas-guzzling |
| motorboat are no longer a stress-free activity. | | | | motorboat. |
| Outdoor recreation should not only be enjoyed by | | | | Kayaks are self-powered and eco-friendly. They |
| everyone but it should also cost very little if any | | | | do no harm to the environment and allow for |
| money as well as be completely stress and worry | | | | some excellent exercise. I love the inflatable |
| free. There are enough things to be concerned | | | | kayaks as they can be easily transported and |
| with without having to worry about not being able | | | | taken anywhere. |
| to enjoy the great outdoors with our family and | | | | In my opinion the days of big gas powered boats |
| friends. | | | | are numbered. The costs to run them are simply |
| Luckily there are several fantastic activities that | | | | too high and the destruction they are doing to our |
| cost very little money, if any at all. The outdoor | | | | waters and our shorelines are practically |
| recreation activities below can be enjoyed by | | | | irreparable. Kayaking is the perfect outdoor |
| people of all ages. | | | | activity while in a recession. The kayak business is |
| - Frisbe at the park | | | | booming and it is not necessary to spend a |
| - Hiking in the trails – if you have kids with | | | | bundle. There are several great quality inflatable |
| you it can be really fun to do a treasure hunt | | | | kayaks that can be purchased for a decent price |
| (with a little pre-planning | | | | and enjoyed by the whole family. |
| - Geo-caching | | | | The point is that just because money is tight, do |
| - Riding bikes | | | | not allow it to keep you from enjoying the |
| - Badminton | | | | outdoors. We are so fortunate to have such a |
| - Basketball or volleyball games | | | | beautiful world to live in and getting out for a |
| All of the above activities are freebies… meaning | | | | huge gulp of fresh air doesn’t cost a cent. |