WATCH: Nothing To See Here Except Idaho Outdoor Pole Dancing

People chose nature as a background for many things. One thing I've never seen while kayaking a river in Idaho is someone pole dancing just a few feet from shore, but if it catches on, I can't say I'd be upset.

From painting to exercising, picnicking to yoga, people choose to be outdoors in nature when participating in many activities that promote personal growth and enlightenment. My wife and I get outside as much as possible, and we share a love for kayaking, which is much more fun outdoors. Idaho has millions of pristine, wide-open acres of land where a person can escape and disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

I will say that it takes a great deal of strength, balance, and flexibility to make this activity look graceful--beauty doesn't hurt either--and it's possible to support Idaho outdoor pole dancers without a fistful of bills.

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One of the areas of Idaho we feel most connected to is Stanley Lake. I used to sit in my kayak and stare up at McGown Peak and think to myself, "This is what life is all about." People have different ways of relaxing and expressing themselves, and nature is the perfect backdrop.

One activity I hadn't seen done outdoors until recently is pole dancing. When most people think of this form of expression, they think of it in an erotic sense. I stumbled upon a short YouTube video posted recently and recorded in Idaho of a woman showing a different style of the acrobatic exercise, and it was quite beautiful; I didn't mind that she was fully clothed either.

I will say that it takes a great deal of strength, balance, and flexibility to make this activity look graceful--beauty doesn't hurt either--and it's possible to support Idaho outdoor pole dancers without a fistful of bills.