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Want to enjoy the great outdoors, but don’t know what to do? Well, there are many different activities that involve the great outdoors. If you and your friends, or maybe even your family, are interested in trying an outdoor activity, there are many that could fill your adventure’s heart. In fact, below is a list of seven activities that could excite you and rebuild your connection with mother nature.

1. Archery
   One great activity to try is archery. If you are thinking about doing something that’ll challenge your skills then archery is the one for you. It’s tough when you start, but after you grab some archery equipment and start shooting at the target you’ll find that time will fly. In fact, it’ll fly faster then those arrows you’ll be shooting!
2. Hiking
   Another great activity to look into is hiking. As long you make sure that you prepare beforehand with proper equipment, mapping, and maybe a guide, you’ll find hiking to be a worthwhile adventure. Take the time to enjoy the beauty of nature as you walk around among it. Breathe in the fresh air and reacquainted yourself with life outside of the heated action that is human society. Enjoy the peace and tranquility of the hiker’s life.
3. Hunting
   Another powerful expereince is to go hunting for the first. This will truly build your connection back with nature as you reclaim your role in the cycle of life. Just make sure to get all the proper papers together and to shop for guns for hunting. Once you’ve got your guns for hunting and have picked a spot to hunt go at it. As you go, remember your role in the world as a simple hunter in the midst of the wilderness. Practice your skills and hone yourself into the hunter your father could be proud of.
4. Rock Climbing
   Or, perhaps you’d be more interested in rock climbing. Are you afraid of heights? Is that a yes? Than this activity might not be for you. If it’s a no, then get ready for an adrenaline thrill. Just like when buying guns for hunting or archery supplies, you’ve got to make sure you get your climbing gear. After that, get ready for a great athletic challenge as you climb your way up.
   
   Another wonder of rock climbing is its nature as a sort of puzzle. You must wrap your brain around finding out how to climb up. Which rock should you grab? Which one should you stand on? You must figure all these rock climbing techniques out in order to reach the top and your destination.
5. Fishing

If you’re thinking more about being on the water there are many activities for you and your buddies to do. For instance, there’s fishing. Much like hunting, you can experience the cycle of life. Be warned, the experience of hunting and fishing, besides including a lot of prep work like baiting, buying guns for hunting, and so on, incorporates a lot of waiting. You must be patient as animals won’t jump to be hunted or reeled in by you. You have to wait for your moment to strike. Soon enough you’ll experience the bliss of pulling a fish out of the water.

6. Swimming and Scuba Diving
   If you want to actually get into the water, you have plenty of options to do so. Always make sure that the water is safe to enter first. You don’t want to be pulled by the current or cohabiting with any dangerous water life. That said, if the water’s good then you are free to swim away and enjoy yourself. Use this as a great time for exercise and swim to build muscle. Or, perhaps you’d like to sight see by putting on a mask and breathing aid before swimming down the the water’s floor. Both of these activities provide a great way to refresh yourself and enjoy the great aquatic world around you.

No matter which activity you eventually decide to pursue, what’s important is that you get out your seat and go try something. Enjoy the great outdoors by going out and actively being a part of it. On top of being socially freeing and athletically challenging, it’s also mentally and emotionally healing. So, give one of these activities a try and start living.

Walking into a gun shop for the first time can be an intimidating experience for anybody. You may have an image of gun shops run by old-timers or firearm snobs who look down on beginners — but in reality, that’s hardly ever the case. Remember that the staff there has a vested interest in helping you make the right purchase. After all, a good experience can turn a first-timer into a life-long customer. Hunters, for example, take an average of 21 trips every year — compared to just 4.97 trips for campers in 2012 — so owners want to keep you coming back for supplies, ammo, maintenance, and more.

At the same time, there are some basic etiquette rules everyone should follow when shopping for guns. Whether you’re in the hunting gear section of a sporting goods store or a mom-and-pop shop in the countryside, follow these rules and you’ll be a welcome customer anywhere.

1. Treat every gun as if it’s loaded. This is an important firearm safety rule no matter where you go. The clerk should show you that the gun is empty before handing it over to you, but you should always check again yourself. As you test the configuration, never point the muzzle at anyone or anything. Some gun shops will have a wall target to aim at; if not, use the ceiling or floor — or ask for an appropriate direction to point.
2. Always ask permission before testing the trigger. This goes along with treating every weapon as if it’s loaded, but there’s more to it than that. Of course, you will want to test the feel of a trigger before you purchase a gun, but dry-firing can actually cause damage to some models. Ask the clerk before pulling on the trigger, and most of the time they will say yes.
3. Have some idea of what you want. Newcomers to guns are often surprised at just how many types there are out there. It’s worthwhile to do some online research before you walk into a store, and to be clear about why you want a gun: personal protection, big-game hunting, target practice, etc. The more you can tell the clerk, the better they’ll be able to help you make the right decision.

You’ll find that most gun shops are staffed with friendly, knowledgeable workers who are eager to assist you. But purchasing a gun is not a decision to be taken lightly. Show the staff the respect they deserve, and they will do the same for you.