Blogging Heros
If you love the outdoors, you probably want to live somewhere you can enjoy it as much as possible. Some places have great fishing, and others have scenic places to hike. If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, here are six great locations to check out.
Merritt Island, Florida
Merritt Island is the home of a national wildlife refuge that boasts 140,000 acres of natural land, meaning there is plenty of wide open air for you to enjoy. Enjoy fishing, walking along the beach, or just soaking in the Florida sun any time you choose. Plus, there are many luxury waterfront condos for you to call home.
Boise, Idaho
Boise has it all when it comes to enjoying the outdoors. You will be near skiing, kayaking, camping, and mountain biking. Some of the best trails in the nation are near this rapidly growing city. If you like going out to stare at a sky full of stars, dark sky preserves are nearby. You’ll see things in the night sky that city-dwellers never knew existed.
Denver, Colorado
Some of the most breathtaking views are found in Denver. There are trails for biking and hiking and plenty of water for kayaking and white water rafting. If you like scenery, Denver has picturesque landscapes surrounding the mountains. Hikers and climbers will be in paradise.
San Francisco, California
If you desire to live in the city but need access to the outdoors, you will love San Francisco. Live in the heart of the best shopping and dining while still having access to the beach. You will be an hour’s drive from Lake Tahoe, which has some of the best skiing the west coast can offer.
Seattle, Washington
Water lovers will feel at home in Seattle. Surrounded by lakes, Seattle is a beautiful place to kayak, canoe, and fish. The city is bike-friendly, and there are nearby trails for mountain biking. If you need to get further away, you can access two national parks within a two-hour drive.
Birmingham, Alabama
In the heart of the south, you will find a city with a small-town feel. Birmingham has many touches you’ll find in bigger cities, but wherever you go is only minutes from beautiful hiking trails, quiet fishing spots, and other natural spaces. You can drive home from the city and still enjoy walking your dog on a peaceful wooded trail within minutes.
New York City, New York
You would think that the Big Apple is the ultimate place to keep you away from nature, but New York is a great place to live for outdoor enthusiasts. There are nature preserves and campsites all over the place on the coast, and plenty of natural spaces within a short distance of the city so that people that need to live that fast-paced life still have a natural place to go.
Wrap Up
If you like the outdoors, you want to live somewhere with plenty of places to go and enjoy it. Water, wide open spaces, and quiet are the key ingredients outdoor lovers need to find a place they can call home. These six places have all that and more.
