As 2016 has started, many people are frantically trying to create a list of activities and adventures they need to complete before the year is over. While creating this list usually involves self-reflection and a lot of thinking, people usually overlook simple activities, which can definitely highlight and ensure the year’s success.

First, it’s important to find a good place to be able to escape from the daily, busy lifestyle by planning a day trip to Inglis Falls. Inglis Falls, which is located near Owen Sound on Highway 6/10, provides a breathtaking view of a waterfall and a scenic gorge; it’s a place you can escape from reality to be one with nature. You can visit the Bruce Trails and plan a small or even daring hike with your family and friends.

Visit the Coffin Ridge Boutique Winery and sample some of their signature wines. Located on a 25 acre establishment, the vineyard is known for the many varieties of wine that they offer. Providing service during the winter and the summer season, the winery offers tasting room hours, which you can book and reserve early by visiting their website.

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Spend a day lost in the Grey Roots Museum and Archives. You can easily spend hours here, reading various spirited texts, learning about different cultures, exploring the folk art of Grey County, and connecting with the county’s early settlers by reminiscing on their ancient traditions. Adult admission rates for a full day is $8, and one can learn more about their hours and daily activities by visiting their website www.greyroots.com.

Take a walk down Harrison Park, grab your friends, have a picnic, and organize a book club by the fresh meadows. You can make this club as enjoyable as possible, and you can even create your own rules, which you can make specific to your group of friends. Books can vary week to week, and you can even choose topics that interest you or force you to learn about something new. Combine literature, nature, and friendships, in a peculiar way by taking advantage of this amazing opportunity.

Take a daring step and plan a scavenger hunt for your family and friends. This can be an exhilarating activity, which would force your friends and family to step out of their comfort zone. You can create a list of tasks that have to be completed by the end of the day, and you list activities, which would force team-building and group participation.

Last but not least, get more sunshine in your life. Make an effort to get up earlier at least once or twice a week, so you can hear the birds chirping and the sun rise over the horizon. Each day, before you step out of your house, create a list of ‘To Do’ tasks, so your life can be more organized and detailed.

Take pictures and photos of everything you do and create a collective scrapbook at the end of the year, so you can create your own personalized memorable photo-book to help you remember the year’s adventures. As the days go by and as the year comes to an end, you can look back at the whole year and marvel at a year well spent.