It's a new year and it's not too late to make some resolutions to improve your year and have more fun. We have a few 2025 Resolutions for you to do just that, plus we think they will be easy to keep, because they’re a lot more fun than hitting the gym or giving up dessert.
Take More Time
This year is your year to get out on the water or on the road even more! When warm weather rolls around, there’s no better place than out on the lake or exploring in your RV.
According to data on boat usage by The National Marine Manufacturers Association, people spend between 23-71 hours on average per season on their boat. Beyond just being enjoyable, there are many health benefits to boat recreation; a study from discoverboating.com showed that being on a boat has wonderful effects on the brain with 72% of Americans report feeling healthier after a boat ride. The poll also showed that being on the water relaxes our bodies and promotes increased creativity.
Other studies on RV usage showed that RV owners used their motorhomes or travel trailers roughly 7-21 days per year. Getting out in nature and into green spaces can have amazing effects on your health. Fresh air and less screen time can help our bodies reset to their natural rhythms. A 2023 article published by UC-Davis stated that regular access and time in green spaces lowers the risk of depression and improves concentration and attention. Seeing more of the natural world around us in our city, state, and country can give us a much-needed chance to relax and appreciate our surroundings.
Any time you can get out on the boat or in the RV is great, but we think you can do better! Wouldn’t it be nice to add even just one more day? How about a week? This year try to add one more trip or day out than you did last year.
Expand your horizons
Having a go-to destination for a day on the boat or a weekend in the RV is fantastic, but there’s so much more out there you may not have explored! This year, our resolution for you is to plan a day or weekend to somewhere new.
Break away from routine to find an unvisited lake nearby or take a trip to that National Park you’ve always dreamed of. Getting out of your comfort zone to explore a new body of water or head to a unique campground with new trails and scenery can really bring a new energy to your time out. Plus, who knows, maybe you will discover a new go-to.
Slow down and catch up on family time
A great way to make lasting family memories is to take away the distractions. Lots of families have traditions around camping and boating and use it as their way to get away from the distractions and hustle of modern life for some time together with less distractions. Taking some more time to slow down with your family can be one of the best things you do all year, and we hope you are able to do it on the water or at the campsite.
You can also use boating or RV'ing to bring in others in your circle to the activity. Invite extended family and friends too—especially folks that might not be as familiar with boating or RVing.
Plan a Group Outing
Get a group together for a weekend camping trip or a day on the water to catch up with old friends and make new memories. Start planning now to lock in an available group of sites at the campground and plan the best spots to visit in a group this summer.
For a shorter trip option, find a nearby lake and organize and “raft up” to enjoy a day or weekend on the water. A day sharing the love of boating and time on the water is a great way to make memories with friends and get the kids involved too!
Upgrade Your Boat or RV
If your boat or RV is looking a little dated or just needs something new to give it new life, do it this year! Little updates can make a high difference: brighten up your RV with new LED lighting or replace that old table leg with a sturdier one.
If your family or friend group has grown this year, make the table onboard your boat a real gathering place, or update the courtesy lighting to make it easier to move on board or in the RV in the evening. We also have a line of tables that work great outside the RV and on the beach using our Sand Bar Leg or our Radix Table Stand. Whatever upgrade or replacement you might need ITC Shop Now will help you make 2025 the best season yet.
There’s plenty to be explore from your boat or RV this year, and it’s our resolution for you to get out and enjoy with your friends and family as much as you can!
