134 articles tagged with outdoor adventure
There's something eerily familiar about North Dakota's badlands that reminds me of the rugged Scottish highlands I explored as a lad—minus the rain, of course. When my American colleague suggested Dickinson as a base for exploring western North Dakota, I...
The morning mist hangs low over the emerald valleys of Kodiak Island as I crouch behind a fallen log, my camera poised and ready. My heart pounds against my chest—not from fear, but from pure, electric anticipation. Just 40 meters...
When most people think of Rio de Janeiro, images of Copacabana's golden sands and the rhythmic sway of samba dancers immediately come to mind. But having just returned from a week-long winter escape to this Brazilian metropolis, I'm here to...
The early morning mist hovers over Kaptai Lake like ancient spirits guarding their domain. As I push my kayak from shore, the water ripples in concentric patterns, disturbing the mirror-like surface that perfectly reflects the emerald hills surrounding Rangamati. *¡Qué...
The Charleston coastline unfolds like a whispered secret, its lesser-known beaches offering sanctuary from the summer throngs that descend upon South Carolina's more famous shores. Having explored coastlines from Aotearoa's rugged Kaikoura to the pristine sands of Zanzibar, I've developed...
Standing atop Wellington's wind-swept ridgelines feels like discovering a secret world that exists just minutes from New Zealand's vibrant capital. During my recent week exploring this compact city, I found myself constantly drawn to the emerald hills that embrace Wellington's...
As someone who spends her professional life creating order from chaos, there's something deeply satisfying about the structured beauty of Arizona's desert landscapes. The geometric precision of cacti silhouetted against watercolor sunsets, the methodical layering of sedimentary rock formations, and...
The island of Oahu conjures images of Waikiki's pristine beaches and North Shore's legendary waves, but tucked away on the leeward side lies Waipahu—a former sugar plantation town with a fascinating ecological tapestry that remains largely unexplored by typical tourists....
Standing at the edge of Tierra del Fuego, with the Antarctic winds whipping my ponytail and the Beagle Channel stretching toward the horizon, I couldn't help but think of the indigenous Yámana people who once called this harsh landscape home....
The Red River winds like a slow-moving ribbon of molasses through Grand Forks, North Dakota—a place I'd admittedly never considered for a solo adventure until a chance conversation with a farmer at the Marseille market about his childhood home. His...
G'day fellow adventure seekers! When I told my Aussie mates I was heading to Nebraska to watch birds, they nearly fell off their surfboards laughing. But here's the thing – the sandhill crane migration in Kearney isn't just any bird...
When most travelers think of Colorado destinations, Denver and Boulder typically steal the spotlight. But nestled just west of Denver lies Lakewood, a family-friendly paradise that's been my go-to recommendation for friends looking to experience Colorado's natural beauty without the...
There's something magical about watching children experience the simple joy of skipping stones across crystal-clear water for the first time. That's precisely the moment I fell in love with Coeur d'Alene during my recent summer escape from Parisian city life....
The first time I saw the churning waters of the Nile cutting through Uganda's lush landscape, I knew this wasn't going to be anything like navigating an 18-wheeler through a Canadian snowstorm. But here's the thing about driving trucks for...
There's something magical about returning to your roots, even when those roots aren't exactly yours. As someone who left Cincinnati years ago for Australian shores, I find myself drawn to small American towns that remind me of home while still...
