the great outdoors

the great outdoors

Collectively, all outdoor space, especially wild places used for recreational activities such as hiking or camping; nature. It's great to get away from the city every now and then and spend a bit of time in the great outdoors! We lived right at the base of the mountains, so we always spent our free time in the great outdoors as kids.
See also: great, outdoors
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

the great outdoors

the open air; outdoor life. informal
See also: great, outdoors
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • and so on
  • creature comfort
  • creature comforts
  • mainstream media
  • media
  • go out of (one's) mind with (something)
  • common ground
  • park it
  • park it somewhere
  • rise with the sun
References in periodicals archive
Homes in Chapelton are all finished with sizeable gardens, giving little ones plenty of space to enjoy being out in the sunshine and exploring the great outdoors.
BRING a slice of the great outdoors in, with this extra large palm tree.
Load it with these apps to get the most out of the great outdoors...
"For anyone who loves spending time in the great outdoors and wants to find out more about the leisure lifestyle there's no better place to start than our show."
Their aim is to make walking paths safer and to encourage people to get out and enjoy the great outdoors.
National mapping agency Ordnance Survey is looking for 12 #GetOutside champions, who will win a host of prizes and join a campaign to encourage more people to enjoy the great outdoors.
Collier's Guide to Night Photography in the Great Outdoors
MUCH handwringing happens in the press over the hours children spend zapping zombies on their iPads when really they should be frolicking in the great outdoors - or at least playing at the local park.
Hit the road and explore the great outdoors on your camping trip this spring.
Hit the road and explore the great outdoors on camping trip this spring.
During the summer, we are busy attending Caeddyn's T-Ball games, going to local Brewers baseball games, and enjoying the great outdoors.
"Partnering with the NWTF will help us provide more opportunities to combat-wounded service members and their families, using the great outdoors to support their rehabilitation and recovery," said Robin Kelleher, Hope For The Warriors president.
North Mankato, MN, July 18, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Sharing a bride's love of the great outdoors is now easier than ever.
The lack of interest in the great outdoors is a worry for many parents, with more than seven in ten (77%) saying their child spends too much time watching TV or playing video games.