Picture this: you have a big outdoor weekend planned. A camping trip with your friends. Hiking through the maple trees. And to top it all off, kayaking together on the lake. There’s just one problem. You don’t have a roof rack on your car, and you have no idea how to transport your kayak to …
If you’re looking to try something new and exciting, to go on a real adventure with friends and family, there’s nothing better than whitewater rafting. Getting your adrenaline pumping and your body working, rafting through rapids is the perfect way to get outside and challenge yourself. Because of the intensity of the river and the …
As an outdoor travel blogger, I am constantly interacting with others on social media to share my content and increase my following. But occasionally, I take a step back and ask myself, what am I doing this for? What is the real purpose behind each post? I desire to be an authentic travel writer, recording …
If you think you’ve mastered swimming in an open lake, perfecting your sighting, drafting and speed changes in the still waters, you may be ready to try ocean swimming. It can be intimidating to think about the new challenges the ocean has to offer, like currents and sea life among other things. But don’t panic! …
While visiting Destin, Florida, I fantasized about the relaxing morning runs I would take along the shore. The sand between my toes, the sun hovering over the horizon and my footprints trailing behind only to be washed away with the tide. But after my first attempt, I learned that this was a silly pipe dream. …
Whether you’re a novice hiker or you’ve trekked through thousands of trails, your first time hiking at altitude can be a shock to your body. It’s important to know the risks involved with exercise at high elevation. Before your next hike at altitude, read these seven tips for keeping yourself safe in this different environment. …
There are times in life when we experience something so incredibly beautiful that we feel overwhelmed. Something so spectacular that we want to remember the moment, the view, the feeling forever. But how can you keep that remarkable memory from eventually fading away until you can barely remember it at all? Read on to learn …
While stuck in the house during the Corona Virus pandemic, I constantly missed my old fitness routine. As an active person, the closure of all gyms and pools forced me to live a very different lifestyle. So to bring some activity back into my life, I did what many people around the world did: I …
Recently, I’ve been trying to find fun outdoor activities I can try close to home. Having always been interested in the sport, but never having the time to play, I decided to try playing tennis. I’ve never played competitively, but I felt like I knew enough basic technique to play on my own without any …
One valuable lesson I’ve learned while on the trail is that proper footwear is a must! The more you hike, the more you’ll notice pain in your feet from wearing the wrong shoes. Your time on the trail will become less difficult and more comfortable after this important purchase. Although they are not difficult to …