Get Out and Try It!

History of the name, Get Out and Try It. This has come from statements I have made 100s of times during the years of parenting a son on the spectrum, and who grew to gravitate to and much prefers his time on electronics, versus outdoors physical exertion.  

Living in Venice since 2005, my son was not yet 2 years old, and spent many years enjoying outdoors activities, such as biking, hiking, swimming, kayaking, surfing, canoe.  By 11 years old,  in 2014 he got his first phone, and then came the smart phones, then video, youtube and all sorts of games became available to keep his constant attention, For many years the statements of, get up!, lets go!, just try it! Lets do it!, have been repeated over and over as direction and encouragement, for both physical and mental growth and strength. 

What started as a concern for young peoples time on electronics, and the lack of outdoor exercise time, has evolved and revealed that most of us, young and old, spend way to much time with electronic media. With online cable news, social media, doom scrolling, and dozens of streaming services, our mental and physical health are impacted. Get Out and Try it offers a break from it all, with real world, hands on, physical exercise, recreation and learning.. 

Most of  these activities will be of medium intensity, peddle or paddle for 20 minutes, then rest 5 or so,.  This time is not set in stone and time and pace can be adjusted per group needs.

I’m very thankful to be living in the beautiful area of Venice FL.  I welcome all and look forward to sharing the beautiful outdoor sites of  land and water.