Date Night

Hike & Bite

By Cour tney Rawlinson

May flowers have begun to bloom and the weather is warming up giving us all motivation to be a little more outdoorsy It ’s a perfec t time to star t seeking the adventure that surrounds and what better way to do so than with your honey? On a sunny, warm day, pack the checkered picnic blanket and pull on your hiking boots for a fun date full of exploration

Where should this hiking date take place?

There are several hik ing trails in the For t Wayne region One glo-favored area is Fox Island trail in For t Wayne, or drive to Angola for the trails at Pok agon State Park (Check out www alltrails com for more information on different hik ing trail options )

Snacks to pack:

Ready to pack snacks for your romantic picnic? Be mindful it ’s easy to burn energy while exploring he region’s beautiful hik ing trails, so be sure to pack nacks that are both healthy and filling

And to keep your snacks and beverages cool? Check out these insulated back packs. They ’re a great option to keep water cold (stay hydrated) and your food yummy and fresh

Want snack ideas?

Tr y these…

• Cucumber and cream cheese sandwich rolls

• Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches

• Fresh fruit skewers

• M ini mac and cheese bites

• M ini corndogs

What to wear?

This is the ultimate date to pull off a balance of comfy and cute Wear shor ts (go ahead and show some leg!), a pair of comfor table shoes to walk in (tennis shoes or hik ing boots), and with the Indiana weather, dress in layers with a loose t-shir t and a light sweatshir t which you can tie around the waist glo Gals, take advantage of this beautiful month of May Embrace the ‘outdoorsy you’ and be ac tive a

One way to maintain a healthy relationship is to encourage one another to be your best self Being outdoors can be a bonding experience for you and your par tner as you chuck le together walking up a steep hill or as you soak in the beauty of nature during a picnic.