Outdoor Recreation

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If you love the outdoors, then consider kayaking. The physical benefits include core conditioning, increased aerobic capacity, and weight loss. According to the American Council on Exercise, an average person weighing 125lbs can burn up to 300 calories per hour of kayaking and a 200lb person can burn up to 500 calories per hour.

Horseback Riding for All Ages Black Mustang Ranch We'll match you up with a horse based on your riding skills from beginner to experienced. Bring a sack lunch for a picnic after riding. Ages 10 + Saturday, Feb. 15 | noon-4 p.m. $60 per person; meet at Denia Rec Center Ages 50+ Friday, May 2 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $60 per person; meet at Denton Senior Center Dutch treat lunch after riding.

International-Style Archery, Ages 8-17 Beginning Archery, Ages 8-17 Every Tuesday, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $40 per month at Denia Rec Center

Day Hike, Ages 5+ Hike three miles through Cross Timbers Park and see the beautiful native plants and wildlife. Saturday, April 4 | 10 a.m.-noon $3 meet at Denia Rec Center.

Kayak Adventures for All Ages Taught by trained and certified staff. Take in the beauty of a local waterway from the front row seat of a kayak. Single and tandem kayaks available. No experience is required; equipment is included. $20 per person, per trip. Ages 12+ Saturday, March 28| 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, May 30 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Meet at Denia Rec Center at 10 a.m. Ages 50+ Saturday, April 18 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Meet at Denton Senior Center at 10 a.m.

In addition to the benefits of weight loss, kayaking can greatly improve your mental health. The Journal of Leisurability found that kayaking leads to increased social skills and sense of self, as well as an overall boost in self-satisfaction. In a nutshell, Kayaking is therapy for the body, mind, and spirit.