Fun Outdoor Sports to Pair with RVing
05-28-2018
Author: in Education
One of the many reasons we decided to hit the road and full time RV was to have ample opportunity to do what we love in new, interesting places. Anything outdoors is adventure time for us, whether it be by land or water. There are a number of activities that can be added to this list, but these are our top three sports!
Scuba Diving
Levi and I have been scuba divers for almost five years now. I am a certified open water diver and Levi is a certified instructor. Although there is a significant gap in our training levels, this doesn’t stop us from enjoying dives together. Since beginning our full time RVing lifestyle, we have dove in a variety of locations: the high altitudes of Lake Tahoe, rushing rivers of Cheboygan, a night dive exploring a sunken tugboat in Lake Huron, and Lake Mead reservoir.
We find these sites by contacting local dive shops each new place we travel and stay. Some shops organize weekly dives. These are fun to attend, especially if our workamping schedules are flexible. Not only do we have the opportunity to meet and swim alongside other dive enthusiasts, but we have the opportunity to explore hidden gems, only locals know how to access.
Check out our Michigan dives here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Axv0Qmtito
Of the three activities listed, scuba diving involves the most gear. Not all RVs are created equal so ample storage may be lacking. Much of our equipment takes up our major compartments in our motorhome. We even carry a couple of tanks, as well. If room is not available, there is always the option of renting supplies at the dive shop in town, near your dive destination.
Running
Running is a healthy practice, a great reason to explore outdoors, and requires one key piece of equipment, a decent pair of running shoes. Minimal space is needed for a sport of insurmountable potential!
We may not be the fastest or most consistent runners, but we are always up for participating in unique races. Just in the last year, we ran a few 5Ks including one 650 feet underground in a salt mine and a series of three in a 24-hour period as part of a New Year’s celebration.
The mine run can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_pN7VyNZ6I
Just like scuba diving, some of the best parts about these events are the location and sharing the experience with others that share similar interests. If you are like us and have made it a mission to visit the national parks on your travels plus love running, then Vacation Races may be a new bucket list item. The company hosts runs at major parks around the country including Mount Rushmore, Yosemite, and Zion National Parks. The shortest routes are half marathons and feature some of the most picturesque, extraordinary sites along the routes.
Disc Golf
We first really participated in disc golf during our workamping stint in Kansas. There are several courses located in and around the city of Wichita, alone.
Disc golf is an alternative to the traditional game of golf. Instead of using clubs and golf balls, players use frisbees to reach a series of targets (baskets) on a course. Frisbees, known as golf discs in the sport, come in a variety of sizes and thicknesses and, just like clubs, used accordinging based on a player’s distance from the “hole”. Based on your skill level, the number of different discs used may vary, but in general, there are three in a set: putter, midrange, and driver.
Scuba Diving
Levi and I have been scuba divers for almost five years now. I am a certified open water diver and Levi is a certified instructor. Although there is a significant gap in our training levels, this doesn’t stop us from enjoying dives together. Since beginning our full time RVing lifestyle, we have dove in a variety of locations: the high altitudes of Lake Tahoe, rushing rivers of Cheboygan, a night dive exploring a sunken tugboat in Lake Huron, and Lake Mead reservoir.
We find these sites by contacting local dive shops each new place we travel and stay. Some shops organize weekly dives. These are fun to attend, especially if our workamping schedules are flexible. Not only do we have the opportunity to meet and swim alongside other dive enthusiasts, but we have the opportunity to explore hidden gems, only locals know how to access.
Check out our Michigan dives here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Axv0Qmtito
Of the three activities listed, scuba diving involves the most gear. Not all RVs are created equal so ample storage may be lacking. Much of our equipment takes up our major compartments in our motorhome. We even carry a couple of tanks, as well. If room is not available, there is always the option of renting supplies at the dive shop in town, near your dive destination.
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Running
Running is a healthy practice, a great reason to explore outdoors, and requires one key piece of equipment, a decent pair of running shoes. Minimal space is needed for a sport of insurmountable potential!
Related Read: Campground and RV Fitness Guide
We may not be the fastest or most consistent runners, but we are always up for participating in unique races. Just in the last year, we ran a few 5Ks including one 650 feet underground in a salt mine and a series of three in a 24-hour period as part of a New Year’s celebration.
The mine run can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_pN7VyNZ6I
Just like scuba diving, some of the best parts about these events are the location and sharing the experience with others that share similar interests. If you are like us and have made it a mission to visit the national parks on your travels plus love running, then Vacation Races may be a new bucket list item. The company hosts runs at major parks around the country including Mount Rushmore, Yosemite, and Zion National Parks. The shortest routes are half marathons and feature some of the most picturesque, extraordinary sites along the routes.
Disc Golf
We first really participated in disc golf during our workamping stint in Kansas. There are several courses located in and around the city of Wichita, alone.
Disc golf is an alternative to the traditional game of golf. Instead of using clubs and golf balls, players use frisbees to reach a series of targets (baskets) on a course. Frisbees, known as golf discs in the sport, come in a variety of sizes and thicknesses and, just like clubs, used accordinging based on a player’s distance from the “hole”. Based on your skill level, the number of different discs used may vary, but in general, there are three in a set: putter, midrange, and driver.
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