Date ideas

Johnson’s list of FUN STUFF (Notice this list does not involve movies, video games, or just “hanging out.” Also, not all dates have to be just the two of you. Invite friends too!)

Outdoors

  • Hikes
    • Baldy
    • Blacktail
    • Eagle/Symphony Lakes
    • Archangel Rd./Hatcher Pass
    • Just discover and explore local trails
  • River rambles
  • Hunting, fishing
  • State fair
  • Walks your pet around the neighborhood
  • Go into nature and take photos.
  • Grow something together
  • Paddle boarding, canoeing, rafting, cliff jumping, etc (wear a life jacket and know what you’re doing)
  • Berry picking
  • Play on a playground like little kids
  • Play in puddles. Get into a water fight.
  • Climb trees
  • Geocaching
  • Frisbee golf
  • Show them your favorite childhood spots
  • Collect and press wildflowers
  • Campfires
  • Skiing, sledding, snowball fight, build a snow fort or snowman, ice skating (outside), snowmachining, snowshoeing

Indoors

  • Take a class together (dancing, art, nature stuff, etc)
  • Plan a surprise date
  • Paint nights (or other art)
  • Volunteering
  • Read a book together (maybe read out loud to each other)
  • Live theater
  • Rock climbing gym
  • Cook for each other
  • Random drives at odd hours. Stargazing out of town. Chase the Northern lights
  • Take someone’s younger sibling/relative for a day out.
  • Cooking for/with each other
  • Introduce your partner to one of your hobbies or passions

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