Snorkeling Snorkeling is a great family activity for all ages if you’re vacationing near an ocean. Flippers, watertight goggles, and snorkels are easy to rent or buy. Exploring the wonders beneath the waves is as easy as floating on the surface and paddling your flippers. While any clear ocean waters can be fun to explore, consider trekking to Hawaii or Cozumel to see spectacular schools of fish and rock formations. Canoeing and Kayaking Few aquatic activities offer more opportunities for reflection and quiet conversation than paddling a canoe or kayak. These watercraft are usually available to rent near lakes and rivers, and, barring rough weather, navigating with them is relatively safe and easy. Pack a picnic, explore, and see what you can find along a river or lakeshore. Waterskiing While this sport requires access to a speedboat and a skilled operator, arranging to try it can offer unforgettable thrills. Nothing can compare to the exhilaration as you first rise above the waves and stand on your skis; participants also get a full-body workout! Waterskiing poses a challenge for beginners when crossing the wake and keeping their legs beneath them, but the rewards are worth the effort! This summer, consider vacationing near a body of water to explore these aquatic activities or others, such as sailing or bodyboarding. You will create lasting memories and may ignite passions your kids will enjoy for years!
Water Fun for the Whole Family MAKE A SPLASH!
Few outdoor activities are more fun to do as a family than beating the heat in the water. A facility as simple as a community pool can offer fun for all ages, including wading, diving, and lap swimming. As summer gets underway, consider making plans to try more complex aquatic sports as a family. Here are four exciting options that will inspire the whole family to take the plunge. Stand-Up Paddleboarding This sport originated among Hawaiian surfers and began gaining momentum nationwide about a decade ago. Participants stand upright on a flat, buoyant board and propel themselves over lakes, rivers, and oceans with a single paddle. Paddleboards are bigger than surfboards and are stable enough to hold a picnic in a waterproof bag!
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worked. They jumped right in and took pride in completing the tasks they were given. Judging by my son’s enthusiastic recap (We ate pizza!), the lunch break might have been the highlight. But even if they remember the snacks more vividly than the paperwork, I know they learned more than they realize. The day helped us all step outside of our regular routines, loosen up a little, and see our work through fresh eyes. Even though chasing around a handful of energetic 5- to 9-year-olds meant we didn’t exactly get a lot of work done, it was well worth it. Looking Ahead Our first Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day brought more fun to the office than we could have planned for. It doesn’t matter that the biggest accomplishments may have been eating pizza and inventing questionable job titles. We’re already looking forward to doing it again next year, hopefully with even more learning, more laughs, and maybe just a little more work getting done in between. After all, in a law firm of junior attorneys, snack executives, and expert paper staplers, I’d say the future looks pretty bright.
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