The phrase "and exploring the area" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when describing activities or actions that involve investigating or becoming familiar with a particular location.
Example: "We spent the afternoon hiking through the forest and exploring the area around the lake."
Alternatives: "and discovering the surroundings" or "and surveying the region".
I can only say that my son and I did it, not jumping or diving in, and exploring the area by sinking feet first and looking before we tried it.
She enjoys running, cooking, playing with the family dog, and exploring the area's parks, libraries, museums and zoos with her family.
The Fess Parker Wine Country Inn & Spa is the perfect base for a romantic weekend here; spend as much, or as little, time as you want tasting wines and exploring the area.
During their quick jaunt they enjoyed dining at the outdoor eatery Lote 23, scoping out San Juan's vibrant gay scene, gambling (which is legal) and exploring the area's "pristine" beaches, said Kelly.
"On most Greek islands, for instance, restaurants are outdoors, so if you're there before mid-May or after mid-October, you could be chilly at dinner". Additionally, ski resorts may close entirely during certain months in fall and late spring or early summer, leaving you with little in the way of activities, aside from hiking and exploring the area on your own.
"Whilst we were out playing and exploring the area around us the sound reflecting from the rocks, the sound of the wind between them, complete stillness at night and packs of roaming coyotes in the distance, it became apparent that we could use this as its own unique recording environment," said Shepherd in a press release.
Many of these later explorers were original members of the Lewis and Clark Expedition who had returned to map and explore the area in greater detail.
If you decide against the Guinness Storehouse tour, and the free drink, you should still go and explore the area around St James's Gate, known as The Liberties.
