If you are near even a small body of water, kayaking is a great way to enjoy the scenery and wildlife as you drift by at the level of the water. Find out where to rent kayaks, where to set a kayak in, and what gear to pack.
See how the Razor Kayaks Edge Pro 1 performs on the water, from easy setup and stability to responsive handling and hard-shell-like rigidity. Last week I was lucky enough to try out the new Razor Kayaks Edge Pro 1. Although I've done a bit of recreational kayaking in...
Discover portable kayaking adventures with expert tips on gear, packing, safety, and exploring hidden waterways around the world. Modern tourism often limits exploration to crowded boardwalks and tightly scheduled boat tours. However, a major shift in outdoor...
Discover unforgettable things to do in Bellingham, WA, this summer, where stunning landscapes meet vibrant waterfront adventures in the Pacific Northwest. The Salish Sea and the Cascade Mountains surround Bellingham, WA, less than 1.5 hours from our home in Seattle....
The Bay of Fundy is one of the world's most unique and beautiful places. Plan a summer sea kayaking trip to experience New Brunswick, Canada. Many people who have visited New Brunswick say the province is one of Canada’s best-kept travel secrets. When you ask them...
The Texas Gulf Coast offers museums, an aquarium, an aircraft carrier, and beaches. Here's where to go during a weekend in Corpus Christi. For those yearning for the sound of crashing waves one day with a cultural excursion into art and history museums on another,...
Crystal River, on Florida's Gulf Coast, is a premier eco-tourism destination. Here are the best things to do in Crystal River, FL. Located on the gulf side of Florida near Tampa, Crystal River is a premier eco-tourism spot that’s a fantastic playground for outdoor...
Mendocino County, CA, 2 hours north of San Francisco Bay Area, beckons. Pack a corkscrew and hiking boots. Let your Mendocino road trip begin. About two hours north of the San Francisco Bay Area, Mendocino County, California, welcomes visitors with wineries, hotels,...
A summer afternoon in the Texas highland lakes region: cicadas buzzing, sun burning, even the snakes hiding out in bushes. People inside hugging the A/C, swigging sweet tea. But it doesn’t have to be like that. On my trip to Burnet County, Texas—58 miles northwest of...
Sonoma County, California is known for its incredible wine offerings, but it has so much more for visitors. On a recent visit, I found exhilarating and eclectic wow moments in Sonoma County. If you love adventure—whether a little or a lot—Sonoma is the place to kick...
Elkhart Lake, WI is an idyllic Midwestern lake resort with a fun auto racing history. Here are 7 outdoor adventures in Elkhart Lake. Elkhart Lake conjures spiritual thoughts in people. Despite sad and gruesome Native American stories of love triangles and drownings in...