Staycations, of course, refer to vacations taken in and around your city—or in and around your own house. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, people weary of canceled flights, pricey resorts, and highway traffic jams opted to unplug from their devices and plan a week doing everything they’d always wanted to do at home, or happily doing nothing at all. A staycation doesn’t have to be boring. Rather, it provides opportunities to look at your familiar surroundings with new eyes and build your appreciation for your corner of the world. Try these staycation ideas for exciting activities to do in your backyard and beyond.

Staycation: Benefits + Ideas [Visual] — ecogreenlove