Black Rock night dive, Maui

February 24, 2010 0 Comments

The Black Rock night dive has become famous for all the activity that goes on after the sun has set. And during the day Is a beginner to intermediate Scuba Site with depths to 32 feet. Entrance to the dive is about a 5 minute easy walk from the parking lot to the north side …

French’s Reef, Florida Keys

February 24, 2010 0 Comments

FRENCH REEF Depth Range: Shallow to 100 feet Experience Level: Novice to Advanced Location: 25º02.06 80º21.00 An exceptionally beautiful site, the ever popular reef is crammed full of caves, canyons, ledges, tunnels and swim-throughs. French Reef is home to innumerable fish species. Certified divers can choose from a number of gorgeous diving locations: Name Location …

Bahia Honda is great for camping, snorkeling, and diving

February 22, 2010 0 Comments

The 2.5-mile (4.0 km) natural, white sand beach was rated the #1 beach in 1992 in the United States by “Dr. Beach” Stephen Leatherman (the first Florida beach to be so honored), making it popular for swimming. A nature trail near the park’s oceanside beach skirts a tidal lagoon before passing through a coastal hardwood …

Hiking in the Rockies during Spring is glorious

February 22, 2010 0 Comments

We bring you the best adventure hikes on the planet. The Southwest trails are near Grand Lake, and can be accessed via highway 34. Bakerville Loveland Trail Big Meadows Blue Lake Bowen Lake A long, gradual climb through thick forest to the lake. Bowen Pass Bowen Pass is part of the Arapahoe National Forest, and …

Icebergs to Swamp, Trailhoncho covers it all

February 22, 2010 0 Comments

A nice day out paddling at Steven J Foster Swamp. Lots of gators! Named after songwriter Stephen Foster, this remote park is a primary entrance to the famed Okefenokee Swamp and is one of the most intriguing areas in Georgia. Moss-laced cypress trees reflect off the black swamp waters, providing breathtaking scenery. Visitors can look …

Mountain Biking Adventures of all shapes and sizes

February 22, 2010 0 Comments

Grand County provides some of the best mountain biking opportunities in Colorado. Winter Park, Colorado alone boasts over 600 miles of marked, mapped and user-friendly trails, contributing to its apropos nickname “Mountain Bike Capital, USA.” From high mountain peaks to beautiful river valleys, single tracks to back country roads, there are opportunities for all ages …

10 Travel Web Sites Worth Visiting

July 14, 2009 0 Comments

Credit to: the New York Times Travel Section for an interesting addition to our already large list of Travel and Gear Links Original article By SETH KUGEL People managed to travel quite well before the Internet came along, although how they did it is now shrouded in mystery. There are so many Web sites to …