The cold days of winter are finally behind us and soon we'll
all be back to soaking up the sun and enjoying the outdoors. From a cool
camping trip to fishing from the back of your truck, you'll want to make sure
you're prepared for the summer so you don't miss out on any activities, and
there is plenty to do aside from lying on a beach towel at the Jersey Shore in
pursuit of a Snooki-like tan. Road trip season is officially upon us; don't let
the nice weather pass you by without giving Mother Nature a run for her money!
Here are Gentilini Motors' picks for some of the best spring and summer
activities in the area:
Take a Hike
The summer sun can beat down on you, but gallivanting out to
the forest will provide you with shade and adventure. This is a great way to
stay relatively cool – although, on much of the East Coast, you'll still have
to deal with the sticky humidity when it gets really hot out. Make sure you
have a reliable pair of hiking boots, and bring plenty of water and snacks
(such as trail mix and beef jerky) to quench your thirst and hunger along the
way. Bringing the dog? Make sure Fido is up-to-date on his shots and flea and
tick meds, and carry a small first aid kit in your vehicle just in case; the
last thing you need is a trip to the vet or doctor on the ride home.
Something's Fishy
What better way to spend the summer than fishing for dinner
down the Shore? Check out these
NJ
beaches that you are allowed to drive on for saltwater fishing. Bring the beer and your
personalized koozie, and make sure
you let the excess air out from your tires before driving onto the sand, as
higher tire pressure will make it difficult to retain traction on this surface.
You'll also need four-wheel drive in order to get onto the beach;
there are plenty of South Jersey Ford
dealers that can set you up with a suitable vehicle for the multiple
terrains that you may encounter over the summer.
What's SUP?
Most people have been kayaking and canoeing, but how about
something new?
Stand-Up
Paddleboarding (SUPing) is fun and relaxing way to enjoy the calm waters of
a bay or lake. Though they look like surfboards, these boards have much greater
stability, and you really don't need to be as coordinated as you might think to
operate them. In fact, they are so easy to stand on, that SUP yoga classes have
even become a popular activity. Most watercraft activity centers that carry
rental kayaks, etc., will carry SUPs.
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