Shawna Newman

Shawna currently lives in Las Vegas where she gets in lots of great hiking at Red Rock Canyon and Valley of Fire State Park. When she has time, she visits National Parks in a quest to visit each one in the U.S. Shawna’s favorite outdoors activity is hiking and her favorite National Park (so far) is Badlands National Park in South Dakota.

Chacos vs Teva: Which Is The Better Adventure Sandal (for Hiking, Rafting, Travel & More) [2022 Update!]

As an avid hiker who lives in Las Vegas, I’m a big fan of hiking sandals when the weather is hot and the terrain isn’t too treacherous. While my go-to pair of hiking sandals are a pair of Keens, I also own a pair of Tevas and used to own a pair of Chacos. So, …

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Sweat and Get Wet: 7 Reasons Water Aerobics Should Be Your Go-To Summer Workout

If you’re trying to get in shape this summer, it’s time to leave the treadmill behind and head to the pool. Instead of running on a conveyor belt, you can make water aerobics your go-to exercise this season, helping tone and define your entire body while also staying cool. When you’re in the water, you …

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25 Basketball Courts With The Best Views In The World

When you’re spending quality time on the basketball court, the last thing you wanna be doing is standing around checking out the scenery. And since most courts are wedged between city buildings, you’re really not missing out on much. But there are a few basketball courts scattered across the world that boast some amazing views. These …

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Attending The 2014 World Highland Games Heavy Events Championships

Last month, I happened to be visiting Scotland when the World Highland Games Heavy Events Championships were scheduled to take place in the small town of Dunfermline, which is located about a half hour train ride from Edinburgh. Until then, I’d never heard of the Highland Games but since it took place on a weekend …

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