5 Alternative Date Ideas for Couples Who Love the Outdoors 

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5 Alternative Date Ideas for Couples Who Love the Outdoors  

Dates are an essential part of any relationship, allowing you to get closer to your significant other naturally. Date ideas are far ranging and varied, giving all different types of couples a selection of options for finding the perfect ways to spend time together. There are the common yet romantic date ideas of  going out to dinner, going to the movies, or seeing a concert/performance together.   

Some couples prefer to spend their leisure time together outside. Dates don’t always have to take place inside or involve dressing up all fancy (though those are appreciated every once in a while). For those who want to be out and experiencing the world together, here are five date ideas to rock your romantic life.  

Hiking 

 An easy way to get outside is to go for a hike with your partner. Together you can explore local natural areas and make amazing memories. Hiking is all about teamwork and keeping each other’s spirits up while also giving you both the chance for a private bonding experience.   

You can simply look up local trails to hike in your area and plan for a weekend getaway. The best part about hiking is that there are also usually camping sites along the trails, giving you the opportunity to turn your one-day trip into a three-day unforgettable hike.  

 Fishing  

For those who prefer being by the water, fishing is a great way to participate in an activity together. Fishing can also be a competition, if you and your significant other enjoy friendly matches. If you like by the ocean or by a lake, this is an easy drive to spending the day by the water. If not, there is always the option of renting an Airbnb cabin and getting away from it all to go fishing.  

There are plenty of online resources to up your fishing game as well, like this top 5 on focusfishing.com that explains the uses and advantages of Fish Finders. Give yourself the one up in beating your partner by checking out this article and more.  

 Picnic

An almost stereotypical but still amazing outdoor date idea is a picnic. Picnics are a great way to bond, especially if you and your partner cook the food to bring beforehand. This adds levels and layers to your date, from the beginning production process of making the food together, to being able to enjoy it at your local park.  

This is also great for couples who have animals, since taking your dog to the park can add a fun element to your outdoor picnic date.   

Going for a picnic is a simple way to spice up the typical dinner date and give you two a taste of the fresh air and world around you. Nothing like eating home cooked meals out in the middle of nature to bring two people closer together.  

 Romantic Bike Trip 

Bike trips are a constant in romantic comedy movies. You can easily picture the two main characters tandem biking through the streets of a quaint European city. But you don’t have to limit the idea to cheesy movies. 

Biking is a great way to spend time together, whether you want to get fit as a couple or just enjoy your neighborhood from a new perspective.   

Like fishing, biking can get a little bit competitive if you want it to. But it can also be a leisure activity to check out the sights at your own pace.  

 The bike trip could even lead up to the picnic if you so desire.   

Kayaking/Canoeing 

 Going out on the river in a kayak or canoe is an extremely fun date experience both you and your date will remember for years to come. Navigating a body of water together will bring you two together like glue.   

Hopefully these five date ideas will get you and your partner pumped to plan dates out in nature.