(METRO) Spring arrived in the Northern Hemisphere on Friday, bringing with it visions of more hours of sunshine, warmer temperatures and ample opportunities to embrace the great outdoors.
Now that spring is here, the following make for some great activities.
Sports
With spring, various sports fill up afternoon and weekend schedules. Whether these are professional sports or youth sports leagues, the games can be a great way to spend time outdoors in the fresh, suddenly warmer air.
Visit an orchard
Spring is a season when many berries, such as strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries, begin to ripen. Find your local pick-your-own establishment to spend a day having fun (and getting a little messy) grabbing sweet berries for salads, jams and pies.
Hit the links
It’s time to dust off the clubs and play the greens at any of the thousands of golf courses in North America. The National Golf Federation says the United States is home to around 15,000 courses. The warmer temperatures are idea...