When is the last time you took a walk in the woods? That is the question I posed to my husband last week, when we were looking for something to do.
We had sent the boys to Gram and GrandPops for the weekend... we were both off from work (a rare occurance) ... and although a weekend in the Bahamas would have been nice... we were looking for something a little more affordable to do.
So, we jumped in the car and drove to the Poconos. I had not been to that area since I was a kid. I remember visiting Boulder Field as a child, so Hickory Run State Park is where we decided to go.
We spent all day hiking the trails ... watching the waterfalls and the streams, and hunting for snakes and deer. It was so refreshing to just walk, smell the air, get some exercise, and talk.
And the bonus? We didn't spend one dollar.
And that's a good thing, because just two days before, we had taken the boys to Sesame Place. We had a great time there as well... however, as you already know... even one day at an amusement park will set you back a couple hundred bucks.
So, if you're looking for something to do, even if your not an avid hiker or camper, I suggest visiting one of our many beautiful state parks. It was the best afternoon I've had in quite a while... there's just something about "simple", that sometimes is best.
