Weekend Outdoor Activities

So, you’ve gotten into the growing sport of pickleball and need to find some local pickleball courts where you can play. We’ve got your back. Use this page to find pickleball courts near you – and check back because we regularly update it. The good news is that because this sport is gaining in popularity, […]

Imagine sailing the vast blue with your furry best friend as your first mate. Sounds like a dream, right? From personal experience, sailing with my dogs has not only been doable but downright delightful. But it’s not an adventure for the uninformed. Whether you’re a seasoned sailor considering a canine companion (pet, emotional support dog,

Ever found yourself tangled in a mess of wires while trying to get your boat’s electronics to play nice? You’re not alone. Enter digital switching, the superhero of smart boating. With a solid NMEA 2000 backbone, systems like MPower let you control and monitor everything on your boat with ease. It’s like giving your vessel

Camping with an emotional support animal? Now, that’s an adventure I’ve got to talk about. Picture this: you, your tent, and your furry friend, all cozied up under the stars. Sounds idyllic, right? But before you pack your backpack and your pet’s favorite chew toy, there’s a bit more to consider than just the scenic

A frisbee is more than just a recreational throw-toy. (Though, it’s that too.) It’s the basis for multiple different disc sports, including disc golf, Ultimate, and Kan Jam. Much like a ball, a frisbee is a multi-tool, capable of being molded to any number of different games. (Or keeping your excitable pupper entertained for hours

Kan Jam and disc golf are similar in that they’re both disc-throwing sports/activities played with discs or frisbees. Both games involve hitting targets, though the targets themselves, rules of the games, and scoring are different. You might say Kan Jam is the more explosive of the two, and disc golf the more leisurely. Or you

Ping pong might not look like the embodiment of fitness. Everything about it is scaled down, from the ball to the playing area. How much of a workout can you really get shuffling back and forth at the end of a table? The answer might surprise you, because it’s quite a lot actually. Ping pong

There are fitness zealots who just love to work out. They get a rush from putting their bodies to work, from molding them into strong, toned pillars of power. You’ve heard of a runner’s high, right? Yeah, of course you have! Ever experience it? Yeah… me neither. For most of us, good fitness takes effort,

So, you’ve tried stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) on vacay or with your paddle-happy pals and now you’re itching to get your own board to join the cool kids club. Look into the SUP shopping world, and suddenly it’s like, “Whoa, there’s more to this than picking the prettiest board?” Yep, snag a dud board and

Ever walked past that climbing wall at the gym and thought, “What in the Spider-Man wannabe world is that?” or “Is this just rock climbing for people who hate fresh air?” Well, strap in, because we’re about to unravel the mysteries of indoor mountain-goating, also known as bouldering. Before you can say “spandex superhero,” you’ll

So, you’ve got this inflatable paddle board, and it’s been your trusty steed across many a water adventure. Now, the temptation to just prop it up against the wall or let it lounge on a rack like some kind of inflatable diva is real. Easy access for next time, right? Wrong. That’s the paddle board

When you’re out camping and have already hugged all the trees and marveled at the stars, what’s next? Amping up the fun with some camping games, that’s what! Because let’s be real, there’s only so much nature one can appreciate before needing to unleash some competitive spirit—or just a good old-fashioned belly laugh. Camping games