3 Sustainable Adventure Ideas You Need To Try This November

There’s nothing quite like a small dose of adventure to add some spice to life. But with social media feeds these days full of beautiful pictures of people travelling to faraway lands, you might get the impression that adventure has to mean big deal and big budget. We don’t think it has to be that way.

Cycle Water is more than just a canned water brand, for us, it’s about living a balanced lifestyle, and that includes a little adventure. Most of all it’s about building a sustainable mindset that helps each of us to pursue our individual journeys’ with sustainability in mind whether we’re talking about our environmental impact, or even our mental health, physical health, and finances.

No matter what your lifestyle is like, there are ways for you to quench your thirst for adventure without hurting the planet (or your wallet)!

All you need is a little curiosity and a desire to discover the beauty all around you. Okay, maybe you also need something to drink for when you get thirsty (our canned spring water has your back on that front, and the resealable can metaphorically has “adventure time” written all over it — just saying).

Plus, if we all reconnect with the world right on our doorstep and learn that meaningful adventures can be sustainable too, we’ll be one step closer to a zero waste world. We believe that the path to zero waste isn’t about sacrifice — it’s about realizing that simple decisions can add up to and end up making a positive impact.

Anyway, here are a few easy and sustainable adventure ideas to get your started on your journey:

1. Explore the Outdoors

What is more inspiring and recharging than a romp through a nearby trail? The Japanese call it “Forest Bathing”. Here at Cycle Water we are fortunate enough to have the stunning wilderness of the Canadian Shield all around us.

But pretty much everyone everywhere lives just a short distance away from a little piece of nature worth visiting.

Even something as simple as a peaceful walk through a nearby park could do the trick! Just make sure to bring some snacks and a few cans of water to keep yourself fueled and hydrated for the fun ahead.

2. Get Lost In The City

If a nature walk doesn’t tickle your fancy and you’re more of an urbanite at heart, there’s plenty of adventure to be found (much of it for free) right in your own city. Explore a new neighbourhood, go skating in the park, maybe tie up those sneakers put on a hat and go for a winter run, or stop off at that cafe you always wanted to try (bring your refillable coffee mug, and maybe you’ll see a Cycle Water on the shelf to take with you 😋), or even revisit someplace you drive or commute past regularly — but this time on foot.

We know it feels like winter already, but you may be pleasantly surprised by how much a place you thought you knew can open up in new ways with only a small change in perspective. Take things slow and let everything around you sink in.

3. Read A Book Or Kick Back With A Little #SelfCare

One of the key beliefs driving everything we do here at Cycle Water is that, though everyone’s life cycle takes them to different places in different ways, we’re all connected by the things we share, and adventure is no different. All of the adventure ideas so far have been about getting outdoors and getting active, but we know that some people would much rather stay in. Not to worry! There are life-changing adventures to be had even from the comfort of your own home.

Why not crack open that book you’ve been putting off reading and get your dose of adventure that way? Or, if reading isn’t your thing, perhaps some time away from tech (getting some quality R&R) is the #selfcare adventure you need and deserve. A digital detox can be just the thing to get you trying out a new activity or spending some time with loved ones.

As you can see, the sky’s the limit when it comes to adventure. Hopefully this list has given you some good ideas for your own unique adventures and shown you that sustainable adventures are not only possible but can be downright awesome too.

We can all make our own unique contributions on our shared path to zero waste and have a ton of fun doing it. So cheers to that!

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