So winter has come: it is snowing on the streets, the thermometer shows minus temperatures, the day has turned into a short interval before the next night. Each of us has our own impressions and expectations from the cold season. But there are plenty of opportunities to make winter positive. Vegetarian offers eight entertainment options for every taste. Keep it in mind - it will come in handy!

1. Own extreme hike

Cold is a test. Stepping out of your comfort zone means making yourself stronger. So no need to be sad at home - pack your backpacks! It's simple: frost has a beneficial effect on the body. Walking with moderate physical activity turns outdoor recreation into a rewarding activity.

Open the city map. Determine the itinerary of the hike based on personal preferences. It is advisable to move away from the city streets and go into nature. But not far - there is always a risk of getting lost. Follow the rules of the hike and do not exhaust yourself - a walk over rough terrain should be a pleasure. Or show your imagination and lay your route right along the city streets. Interesting things can be found everywhere!

What to bring: thermos, food supply, map, compass.

What will you get: charge of vivacity, excellent mood, pride in oneself and many, many photographs.

2. Communication with birds

In winter, the birds have a particularly hard time, so we are taught from childhood to make feeders and fill them with cereals. If you want to spend a winter day with benefit (to help nature), informatively (to get to know the animal world better) and interestingly (communication with animals and watching them is always exciting), then take treats for birds and go outside!

Feed the birds. See how they willingly gather near the feeder and gain strength. To relieve stress and overstrain, it is useful to simply admire nature.

If there is a reservoir nearby (river, lake), then feed the ducks. They readily respond to grains thrown into the water.

3. Winter options for summer sports

Skiing, sledding, hockey (if you're lucky with the playground) - it's all, of course, great. And we advise everyone to go through this list. But you can diversify your outdoor activities even more: football on a snow-covered field, tennis right under the windows of the house, volleyball at the school stadium ... All these “non-winter” sports have one feature after the snow falls - now it doesn’t hurt to fall!

Snow and warm clothes soften falls. Now you can show your free flight skills by jumping after the ball or defending the gate from the ball flying into the "nine". In winter, everything looks a little more fun.

There are no weather restrictions for the sport - it just performs in a new, yet unfamiliar form. That's all.

4. Dog racing

Dogs can enjoy the snow like children. Many people get them to spend more time outdoors, and obviously they are never boring! Just take your dog with you and run out into the snow. All. After a couple of minutes, you will rush along the virgin snow after your pet, and then he will follow you. A storm of emotions and fun is guaranteed!

Bottom line: both you and your pet are wet, tired, but happy, basking at home (hangling tongues to the side).

5. Winter fun for kids

Young parents know this firsthand. Got bored at home? Take the baby and go outside! No weather can hold back the desire for fun in young children! And this is worth learning.

Turn into children and then winter will only be a joy to you. Snow? They quickly grabbed hats, mittens, sleds and up the hill! Cold? A couple of descents and it will be hot already. Forget about everything - just ride!

And so 2-3 times a week, before meals, 60 minutes of skiing, snow battles and snowflakes caught by the mouth. Health and excellent tone are guaranteed! The best psychological release you can think of.

Hello wet clothes, pink face and the widest smiles!

6. Temper yourself!

An infinite number of hardening methods lives on the global network - choose to your taste. Three months of the cold season is an excellent period for strengthening the body and getting used to new wellness procedures.

Here are a couple of tips:

Spend at least an hour outdoors every day. In any weather, even in rain or blizzard. Dress for the weather, but do not overdo it (overheating is very harmful). The body, inhaling cold air, will gradually get used to low temperatures and become stronger.

Set a goal. For example, take a dip in an ice hole at Epiphany or do a rubdown with snow twice a week. It stimulates and motivates.

Take care of yourself. The mistake of beginner walruses is heroism. No need to strive to show how brave and daring you are by diving into a snowdrift on the first day. After wiping / bathing, dry yourself with a dry towel, drink warm tea, warm up.

7. Picnic in nature? Why not!

In the summer everyone goes to nature. Mass trips to the river and overnight stays in picturesque forests are the norm, if not a duty. But in winter, the movement freezes, falls into hibernation. Might be worth the risk, right?

It is worth taking care of a warm tent (they are not so expensive, but they will always protect from wind and snowfall). A blanket and a sleeping bag for insulation will be just in time. And then - everything to your liking. Only in winter, focus on warm foods and dishes. I'm sure if you make hot chocolate on a campfire surrounded by snow-covered trees, you'll be a fan of winter picnics forever.

8. Walk under the starry sky

And finally - a little romance and dreams. The winter sky is clear and bright. Didn't notice that the stars in frosty weather are especially attractive. No? Then it's worth checking out.

Dress warmly. Take a thermos of tea and chocolate with you. Get out in the late evening or even at night outside and take a walk under the lanterns. Stop in a quiet place and stand for 10 minutes, watching the sky. No need to rush, give yourself time to enjoy the beauty. It sounds too "sweet", but you still try it.

One piece of advice: when you look at the stars, do not throw your head back too long, otherwise your neck will hurt.

Each of us can expand this list. Add your points and make this winter really positive!

Dmitry Shevko

In winter, you can not come to the dacha - so many people think. But when the summer season has passed, you really don’t want to forget about the dacha. There is work there, even if there is no greenhouse. If there is a desire, it is worth watching the plants a little additionally, contrary to habit, bad weather.

Waking up in the spring, they will quickly resume growth and development. The fruits will be tasty, large, they will accumulate more vitamins, and the buds, foliage, flowers, branches will be even more beautiful. In the summer you have to do everything at once. In winter, you can do everything slowly, enjoying the fresh air, the beauty of nature.

winter shelter

It's great if there is a house in the country. It is even better if it is insulated, it has a serviceable, well-established heating system, whether it is a fireplace for firewood, a fireplace stove or a gas boiler. If there is no house, the site was bought recently, you had to forget about the construction for a while, you should take a tourist tent with you for a winter holiday.

There is no reason to refuse such an undertaking as going to the dacha in December, January or February. Outdoor activities in winter are becoming more and more popular nowadays. But you have to take care of yourself. It is important not to catch a cold.

If the neighbors did not arrive at the same time, it is better not to stay overnight - it will still be cold in the tent, it must be heated. Is it wise to go to the country with a tent, a stove, a supply of food? You may not have enough strength to work. The goal is to take care of the plants. Better not lose sight of her.

Warm and frosty winter

You can never really say with absolute certainty whether the winter will be warm or frosty, snowy or rainy. Forecasters make a forecast, but it may not be accurate. And snow is needed, every summer resident understands this. It protects plants that are in a state of relative dormancy.

The period of active vegetation ends at the moment when the temperature drops to zero and stays at this level for some time or drops to a minus sign. If little snow has fallen by this time, the roots of the trees may freeze. Those crops that grow in the garden are probably already covered. The trees are in danger. Such damage takes strength, weakens. It would be nice to take care of the roots.

What can be done in this situation? In autumn, it is necessary to fertilize the ground near the roots with the help of fallen leaves, mowed grass. Fallen leaves will not only become a source of nutrients for plants, but also give warmth.

The chemical reactions taking place in the soil will warm the roots. Snow from the paths can be thrown under the trees, increasing the thickness of the natural insulation. This will protect the root system.

Another danger is pests.

At the dacha in winter, both moles and hares can be found. Moles do not hibernate, they dig deeper holes. If they were noticed in the fall, ultrasonic repellers should be installed on the site. This is the latest, most efficient technology. The cost of the device is moderate. It serves several seasons in a row, and is also relevant in winter.

You can protect trees from hares with a metal mesh with small cells, the so-called chain-link. It can be placed around the perimeter of the entire site, to prevent the animal from simply approaching the dacha.

The main thing is to dig it deeper, dig a furrow of 30 cm along the perimeter. If you don’t want to spend so much mesh, you should wrap it around the base of the trunks without digging in.

Trees also need to be protected from mice in winter. Make it easy. All that is required is to trample the snow near the trunk. This will protect the plant from their attack. They will not be able to overcome this obstacle.

If leaves are noticed on the trees, which for some reason will not fall off, it is worth taking a closer look at them. It's most likely a hawthorn. It is good that her presence was discovered in the winter. It is necessary to cut off her shelter - in the spring there will be less trouble.

In winter, there are many things to do in the country. Definitely worth visiting at this time of the year. Pests may not be, if they were scared away in the fall, snow sometimes falls exactly as much as required.

But in large quantities, it will easily break the branches with its weight. He needs to be crushed. Already for the sake of this, you can go on a journey, choosing the optimal time for this, and at the same time once again inspect the trees.

Dacha in winter is one of the best places for winter recreation and entertainment. Fresh air, trees in the snow, a break from the bustle of the city and a winter barbecue - this is not a complete list of all the advantages of a country winter holiday. This is a great opportunity to spend time with family and friends, as well as with health benefits.

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