Outdoor Adventures

Panama Canal Zone: Floating Hotel, Jungle Safari and World-Class Fishing

Vickie LilloApril 5, 2018

From the minute Captain Carl heaves our baggage into his little covered Explorer boat from the pick-up point at the Gamboa public dock, we know our jungle adven... Read More...

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Adventure to the Dragon’s Lair: Telica Volcano in Nicaragua

Vickie LilloMarch 15, 2018

With twilight fast approaching, my husband Gustavo, son Nicolas and I pitch our tents in a meadow ringed by coconut palms, our sleeping bags positioned a mere 3... Read More...

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Rafting the Mighty Ocoee: Tennessee’s Whitewater Rapids

Vickie LilloMarch 11, 2018

From the end of October until March, the sleepy little town of Ocoee, Tennessee, dons its wintry overcoat, throws another log on the fire, and settles in for th... Read More...

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Exhilarating and Eclectic Sonoma County, California

Tracy Ellen BeardFebruary 16, 2018

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... Read More...

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10 Things to Do When You Visit Belize

Teresa BitlerJanuary 7, 2018

As a travel writer, I’m frequently asked to name my favorite destination. I’ve always answered Belize. The Central American country is a gorgeous blend of sandy... Read More...

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The Lure of Aura Soma Lava Lodge and Lava Hot Springs, ID

Ann RandallJanuary 6, 2018

It’s an unassuming town when you first drive down its main drag. But Lava Hot Springs, located in the southeast corner of Idaho, fools you with its first impres... Read More...

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Explore the EuroVelo 13: Bike Europe’s Iron Curtain Trail

Ann RandallOctober 30, 2017

While touring a dank, cold former Soviet military prison near the Latvian seaside town of Liepaja, my guide explained the cluster of parked bikes, “We get group... Read More...

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7 Outdoor Adventures in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin

Teresa BergenOctober 17, 2017

Elkhart Lake conjures spiritual thoughts in people. Despite sad and gruesome Native American stories of love triangles and drownings in the lake, local tribes s... Read More...

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Florence, Oregon Dunes: An Outdoor Adventure Along the Wild Coast

Elizabeth RoseMay 29, 2017

Florence, a hidden gem on Oregon’s central coast, is tucked between the Douglas fir forests along the Siuslaw River and the wild ocean beaches. Oregon has the b... Read More...

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Multnomah Falls: A Must-Do When Visiting Portland Oregon

Elizabeth RoseMay 17, 2017

The tallest waterfall in Oregon, Multnomah Falls, is just east of Portland off I-84. This majestic waterfall is one of the main attractions for those visiting t... Read More...

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