Want to spend more time out of the house? You’re not alone. Turns out, many Americans are looking to beat the boredom and discover new family-friendly activities this spring.
The latest google search trends reveal that fresh air activities are in demand – and we want roller skates, hiking boots, gardening tools, golf clubs, or anything else to make it happen.
Golfing
No surprise here. Golf tends to be on the upswing this time of year as the weather warms. But, search terms like “miniature golf” and “golf for children” are seeing a big boost.
“Many of our chapters across the nation have seen a significant increase in interest and participation in our youth development program that teaches life skills through the game of golf,” said Greg McLaughlin, CEO of First Tee, a program designed to make golf affordable and more accessible for kids.
Water parks
Whether it’s taking a plunge down a waterslide, tubing down a lazy river, or swimming in a wave pool – families are interested in aquatic fun with online searches for water parks on the rise.
The good news is many parks are reopening after a COVID shutdown.Mask-wearing guests are already back at Disney’s Blizzard Beach and Universal’s Volcano Bay and following new safety protocols.
Hiking
Exploring the outdoors – on foot – appears to be a family favorite. “Hiking is very on-trend right now. We’ve been stuck at home and we are ready to get back into nature. Many people are hitting the hiking trails to…