It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and for adventurous couples, friends, or even singles who want to take themselves out on a date, not being able to sit in a restaurant on your date this year might actually come as a blessing. There are so many things you can do for a romantic and adventurous Valentine’s Day outside, but as one half of an outdoorsy couple, these are my top 5 adventurous dates that you should try this Valentine’s Day.
Go on a sunrise hike…
There’s nothing more intimate than sharing a sunrise together. Head to your local National, State, or County park, and hit the trails for some spectacular sunrise views. This is a great opportunity to have a trail mostly all to yourselves before any crowds show up. And if you don’t feel like hiking first thing in the morning, simply wake up for sunrise and have a photoshoot.
Go on a guided or self guided tour…
If you’re looking to explore somewhere new this Valentine’s Day, think about taking a guided or self guided tour of your local park or city. Self guided tours and scavenger hunts are a fantastic way to get to know a place (and each other) better. One of my favorite tours I’ve ever taken was a self guided tour and scavenger hunt in Joshua Tree National Park, which I did through The Secret Tours (and this was actually my first date with Jared!).
Go shell collecting at the beach
Whether you live near the ocean or a lake, a great way to get to know someone and create great memories together is to go shell or rock collecting. Disclaimer: please do not do this on any protected land such as National Parks or in the state of Hawaii. A great idea is to choose a rock that you think the other person would love, so that the other person always has something to remember the date by.
Try something new
Trying something new together is a great way to get to know someone or bond with your favorite person. Rent paddle boards or kayaks, sign up for a day pass at your local climbing gym, take the ferry to a nearby island if you live on the coast, or go on an adventurous hike together! There are so many ways to explore this Valentine’s Day, so hit the trails, the waves, or the mountaintops.