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[quote=Anonymous]I'm a really outdoorsy person (I used to work leading backpacking, canoeing and kayaking trips) and I think it comes down to attitude more than gear and experience (which come with time).

You don't need to start off scaling mountains, but if you're able to throw together a picnic, get the kids out to a park, and enjoy time outside with a laid back attitude, you'll quickly be on your way.

Assuming you have small kids, I'd start there. Maybe look for a place you can go on a short hike and let the kids splash around or throw rocks in a creek or lake. Make it a regular Sunday afternoon thing for your family. Make a list of national and state parks that would be fun to visit, and go down the list. Most parks in this area are pretty safe bets for people who aren't necessarily big outdoor enthusiasts, with well-marked trails and picnic areas (as opposed to bigger parks and wilderness areas, where you need to be a bit more aware of yourself and skills). Pack the essentials (snacks, water, basic first aid, bug spray, rain gear) so you'll be comfortable, but mostly just go into it with an exploratory attitude. Once you spend more time outside, you'll get ideas for other stuff you might want to try, many of which you can do easily on your own with a little research or brief instruction - or better yet, by befriending people on your adventures who invite you along on new ones.

Other things to try: rent a canoe or paddle board at one of the lakes or rivers nearby (you probably want some basic instruction in paddling first if you've never done it), go camping for a night somewhere close to home (or even in your yard) or just plan a "sundowner" picnic dinner with cocktails and s'mores to experience a touch of nature at night, bike to a farmer's market, look into a week or weekend at a "family camp"[/quote]

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