About Today: It's the First Day of Spring!

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Today It's Spring. That means outdoor activities a-plenty. I've already started throwing the ball around with my son (please don't let it hit you in the face, please don't let it hit you in the face, please don't let it hit you in the face) and our windows are open longer now during the day. So, let's get outside (don't worry, there's a bench over there we can rest on). Getting Started Hiking Yeah, hiking. Last time I went hiking I literally felt the effect of 6,000 cheeseburgers. I mean, I was fine in that I didn't die, but wow was I out of shape. I'm saying this as a person who has since eaten another 6,000 cheeseburgers. Why You Should Go Hiking in the First Place And, Hey, Be Responsible Out There See More About:  hiking boots  hiking safety  daypacks Best Reasons to Go Biking Here's a weirdly true story: I once let my driver's license lapse and had to take the road test again. Never, ever do this. The people are even meaner than when you took the test as a teen. Anyway, to celebrate I bought a new bicycle. Better than going to a bar, I suppose. Figure Out the Right Size Bike For You Biking for Weight Loss See More About:  bikes  environment  health Get Thee to the Tee Let me count the number of times I've been golfing. Ten plus twenty-one minus 31 equals zero. Yeah, that's right. I've never been golfing. Heck, I don't even know the rules of golf. Oh, I've played minature golf and once tried pitch and putt but never did the golf thing with the cart, pants and $100 bills to light the cigars. That's real, right? Rules and Etiquette Video: Golf Swing Basics See More About:  golf rules  golf for beginners  usga Party Time! Well it's the first day of Spring and we're having a party. Now, we all can't get together in my cube (re: cheeseburgers) but we can all hang out on Twitter! We'll be hosting a Twitter chat today (March 20) to discuss all things #SpringCleaning and help you get set for the season. To be a part the conversation, follow @AboutDotCom and @AboutHomeGarden, and join us from 2-4 p.m. ET. Again, that's today. Maybe even right now! Stop reading and get clicking. Vinegar. Is There Anything It Can't Do? Spring Garden Pruning (It's better than it sounds) See More About:  about spring cleaning  green housework  green home products Today Ads Golf Swing Tips Better Golf Swing Golf Ball Golf Handicap Golf Shoes Featured Articles Exercise 101 Getting Started Swimming Paintball: Combine Running and Shooting Beginning Inline Skating Walking for Exercise Common Running Mistakes   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement