Whitewater parks are becoming increasingly popular across the United States, but what are they? In most cases these parks are in a river that has been modified to enhance the opportunities for recreation, generally kayaking and sometimes surfing or stand up paddle boarding. Done properly a smooth-flowing stream can become a complex whitewater adventure. In […]
Adventure racing had it’s modern roots in 1968 with a two-day race in the United Kingdom. That race had two-person teams following an unmarked wilderness course over 52 miles. Competitors were required to carry all their own gear for an overnight camp. Besides the physical aspect, competitors had to be skilled in orienteering, since the […]
In March and April each year kids aged 15 to 18 are applying for positions with the Youth Conservation Corps (YCC). They will send their applications to the location they would like to work and wait. After the enrollment period ends, the Park Service, Forest Service and other participating agencies will randomly select the participants at […]
Beyond snorkeling and SCUBA diving, most of us have limited ability to explore underwater. Even given these skills, we are still limited by depth and the amount of time that we can stay under water at one time. A select few have access to submersible vehicles and can extend this a bit more, but serious […]
If you happen to be attending college. you are very likely in the best position you will ever be in to get outdoors and get active. Many colleges and universities offer outdoor recreation centers, guided tours of all sorts, access to a wide range of outdoor equipment and much more, all created with the budget of […]
There are a lot of state parks in the U.S. and every one of them offers some great excuses to get out and explore. If you are new to an area it can sometimes be difficult to find nearby state parks and what they offer. If your goal is to explore the U.S. the many […]
Those of us that enjoy bicycling typically have a regimen that involves a loop ride outside our door or a mountain adventure for an afternoon or a day. Some of us even get into cross country adventures and other long distance tours. Not Heinz Stücke. At age 22 the tool maker from Hövelhof, Germany, decided that he would rather […]
Skijoring is simply cross country skiing with a motive force to help move you along. The word comes from the Norwegian skikjøring meaning ski driving. You are basically on skis driving along with the help of your engine. Skijoring With Your Dog While skijoring can be done with horses or even a motor vehicle, many people enjoy […]
As a kid growing up, if there are trees around there is an innate need to climb them. But, kids are often thwarted . . . the first branch is too high, the trunk is too smooth or too broad to shinny up, upper body strength is lacking and so on. Still, as outdoor kids […]
If you are snowbound in the winter, it’s time to get out and go camping! Today, I’d like to share with you a couple videos that give a realistic view of what you can expect when snowshoeing and winter camping in the wilderness. Sioux Hustler Trail In these videos a character called Shug takes us along as […]