When it comes to national parks in the United States, you are probably familiar with places like Yosemite, Glacier National Park, the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Denali (just to name a few). But there are a lot of national parks where you can go hiking, camping and exploring. So, why go to the most popular ones …
7 Must-Visit US National Parks You’ve Never Heard Of Read More »
If you are shopping for a good stand up paddle board or already own one, then you might end up with one of those cheap paddles that come with the iSUP sets, like the Tower Adventurer set. This page contains some affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, I’ll earn a commission, …
SUP Paddles: Choosing The Best Paddle Board Paddle Read More »
So, you’re in the market for a new bicycle that you plan to use for commuting as well as some fun weekend and evening rides. Right now, you might be at a crossroads – do you go with just your normal road bike or do you do what’s trendy right now and get yourself a …
Bicycle Showdown: Folding Bikes vs Normal Road Bikes Read More »
If you find yourself visiting Hawaii and staying on the island of Maui, then there is a great coastal trail in Lahaina that you can spend an hour or two doing while you’re there. Before you start making plans though, remember that the sun is brutal in Hawaii and no one wants to end up …
When you spend a lot of time outside in the sun doing things like riding your road bike, paddling on your iSUP, hitting the slopes with your snowboard or hiking, then you run a risk of getting sunburned. This is true even if you’re using sunscreen since it has to be re-applied regularly. For me, one of …
If you enjoy getting out on the water and doing a bit of stand up paddle boarding, you do not have to restrict yourself to the traditional rigid SUPs. For a lot of paddlers having the necessary space to store a full-size solid board is a real problem, especially when you consider that the longer …
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After writing about my top picks for cheap road bikes under $1000, I have gotten emails from some readers who are interested in even cheaper options. For the most part, I don’t really think that you should set out looking for the absolute cheapest bicycle that you can find because you normally won’t get the best …
For a lot of people, Petra is best known as ‘that location in that Indiana Jones movie.’ In fact, while I was at Petra, I saw more than one person watching that scene in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade while walking through Petra – not looking at the scenery they were in the middle …
When I visit a new place, I like to stay in a central location so that I can fully explore the area on foot. And sometimes, I ended up in a new place because of its conveniences. That’s how I ended up in Madaba, Jordan in November. My flight into Amman was scheduled to land …
Weekend Exploring in Madaba, Jordan: Unexpected Awesomeness Read More »
Just when I think that I have heard everything, I come across the weirdly named sport of pickleball. Maybe you’ve heard of it? Or, if you’re like me, then you’re wondering what the hell is pickleball and how do I play it? Well, apparently it was considered the fastest growing sport in America as recently …
Ever Heard Of The Sport Pickleball? It’s Not Just For Old People! Read More »
When you want to get around Jordan, you don’t really have a lot of options. You can take a taxi, but there is supposedly little regulation and you could end up in a car with an uninsured driver and an unreliable vehicle. Not to mention that message boards led me to believe that you could …
When you think of great places to go have a fun, active adventure on a long weekend, the country of Jordan is probably not the first place to come to mind. And if it does, then the ancient city of Petra is likely the go-to choice. But, the southern city of Aqaba is another good …
Water Sports In Aqaba, Jordan For The Active Adventurer Read More »
Once you start planning a trip to Cappadocia, it is hard to avoid the countless blog posts and travel recommendations on seeing the region from the air. In fact, it seems that this is one of the most (if not THE most) popular things to do on a visit to this area of Turkey. And …
