You know Arches, Yellowstone and Yosemite, but we bet you’ve never heard of Great Sand Dunes National Park. It’s a shame, because it, like so many other unsung parks, is on par with some of the finest, pristine, protected land in the United States. Hopefully … Read more
Of the Earth’s natural wonders, the jaw dropping beauty and size of its canyons, carved into the planet’s crust, might be its most incredible. Canyons have been carved out at glacial speed over millennia or more. Sometimes, it takes millions of years for rivers to … Read more
If you think the ocean is the only place made for surfing, these awesome river surfing hotspots just might change your mind. Toward the end of April, flooding hit Michigan and prompted some adventurers to exploit the record-breaking river levels to go surfing. Opportunistic Adventurers took advantage … Read more
At one time or another, the thought has crossed the mind of every watersport-loving Adventurer “what lurks below my treading legs?” For those who frequent rivers and lakes, the answer’s probably large-mouthed bass or, at the very worst, a snake that will bury itself deep … Read more
As we get older and the realities of adulthood replace the unbridled childhood thirst for adventure. Jobs, kids and and financial obligations slowly strip us of our desires to explore new places, discover new cultures and unravel the mysteries of life. If you are one … Read more
You may have seen the startling footage of daredevil kayakers paddling right up close to a spewing Hawaiian volcano. That act was perhaps overdoing audacity a tad – an oar actually caught fire. Volcanoes that aren’t right in the act of erupting, however, make great places … Read more
Just try to imagine a more extreme experience than going eyeball-to-eyeball with a great white shark. The idea sounds suicidal. But you can get a pulse-pounding glimpse of the predators dramatized and demonized by the Stephen Spielberg disaster movie, Jaws, without being devoured. Welcome to … Read more
Mountain biking is one of those things you can do at the local park in whatever town you live in. If you really want to take it to another level, however, try one of these five locales around the world. Central/Western Colorado The first thing … Read more
I’ve been travelling the world now for over 10 years, and if there’s one thing of value that I have discovered, it’s that it doesn’t have to cost you a fortune! I remember many years ago before I started this new way of travelling, I … Read more
Summer is officially here, and that means it’s time for some serious adventure. If you’re a multi-sport thrill-seeker, it can be hard choosing your next big trip. The good news is you don’t have to. We’ve showed you some of the best extreme vacations, and even … Read more
The truly “extraordinary” airfare deal has become much more elusive in the past couple years – the Airlines are getting smarter, their evil computers track our travel habits and use the data against us, cutting flights, raising prices; It’s done wonders for their bottom line – but it sucks for the budget traveler! Don’t get me wrong, the extraordinary deal is still out there, buried deep in some airline’s database…
America, in comparison to many western countries have plenty of similarities in both cultural and ethical perspectives. However, when traveling abroad through various countries and continents, the “game” of proper etiquette changes in a lot of ways. In many instances, making the wrong gesture or … Read more
