adventure travel

Shade canopies need not be the heavy contraptions that many art show vendors build as their temporary showrooms. There are many options to create a shady spot on the beach or in your own backyard. Shade can be created with fabric awnings,…

Many kinds of walking sticks exist that range from a convenient fallen tree branch to high-tech, telescoping devices similar to ski poles. Walking works the same way, no matter what tools you use to make it easier. Although adjusting…

Green wood is still wet. The natural fluids that are part of living plants have not yet seeped and evaporated out. Wet wood causes two problems when it comes to building a fire. It's harder to burn, and when it does burn it smokes a lot…

Ecotourism is low-impact travel coupled with conservation efforts in wilderness destinations. Ecotourism should help promote the health of natural areas rather than contribute to their deterioration the way high-impact tourism can.…

When it opened on July 17, 1955, Disneyland started with only 18 attractions. Today, it has more than 60 and is part of a resort that includes the California Adventure theme park, the Downtown Disney shopping center and three hotels.…

Adventure travel or tourism is growing segment of the travel industry designed for travelers that seek excitement, physically challenging activities or the "road less traveled." Adventure travel includes travel or exploration to remote,…

Outside Pigeon Forge, Tennessee Douglas Dam offers some good quality Quartz crystal hunting. This is a good family past time that provides crystal keepsakes from the day trip. 3 Steps to Find Quartz Crystal at Douglas Dam…

You were potty-trained as a baby, but your first backcountry or primitive camping trip will teach you things your mother never did about disposing of human waste. After having modern flush toilets whisk away human waste, you may feel…

When you feel as though life has become boring and hum drum, step outside your door and have an adventure. It doesn't have to be planned or outlandish, because there are adventures everywhere you turn. Use Your…

If there's anything better than watching the sunset over a large body of water, its being on that body of water while the sun is setting. On a sunset kayaking tour along Captiva Island along Florida's Gulf Coast, you'll find yourself…