Outdoor Adventure Blog

We left the rangers' station after partially listening to the customary encouragements: 'make sure you camp in your designated site', 'don't leave the trails', and 'make sure your backcountry permit is showing on your tent at night'.

Scared Witless »

My favorite part of working out outdoors has always been having a variety of options for moving around. Whether I feel like biking, running, or hiking today...going solo, with a friend, or my dog...what gets me excited about getting outside are the OPTIONS!

Review of Salomon XR Mission Shoes »

As Father’s Day approaches, one local father will be without two of his children. But it could not be for a better reason. Jeff Dekorver has just let his two daughters, Erica and Devon, embark on an adventure that could be monumental in changing their lives and if all goes according to plan, the lives of so many other people.

Through Hiking for Huntington's Disease »

In the fall of 2012, Wayne "KrispyKritter" Petrovich, asked me to read the first chapter of his book--The Tales and Trails of KrispyKritter--and tell him what I thought. After bringing the copy back full of red ink, he asked me to go ahead and edit the entire thing. Gladly, I accepted, and began a delightful journey through the life of my (old) friend. 

Travel Country Employee Writes Hiking Book! »

Recently, I encouraged some friends - a family of four - to get some hammocks for them (the dad and the boys, at least...the mom's content with the comfy bed). Quickly, they fell in love with their new portable beds made by Eagle's Nest Outfitters (ENO).

Generational Hammocks »

How did you get into kayak fishing?

Getting to know Nick Dyroff, TravelCountry Pro Staff member »

Safety is always a big concern of mine when traveling in the outdoors, but until recently I’ve felt that a general medical kit was all I needed to be safety conscious. Not anymore.

Wilderness First Aid with the National Outdoor Leadership School »

The Mayor’s River Fest Paddle Race Series, hosted by Paddleboard New Smyrna Beach and Mayor Adam Barringer, sponsored by Landshark Lager, was created as part of a community wellness initiative focusing on fun & healthy living. Race #2 of 4 in the series, was held on Saturday, March 16th at 10 am. It was a considerably longer course than Race #1, with a 5 mile long course and a 2 mile short course. Race #2 also boasted an increase in attendance with a total of 80 paddlers, an additional Tandem SUP division, and the Mayor fulfilled his promise made at Race #1 to enter & paddle in Race #2’s short course!

Mayor's River Fest Race #2! »

Florida is pretty pretty.

But, Florida – at the same time – can be monotonous monotonous.

The Florida Springs »

Technology is a web, spreading virtually everywhere. And so many of us take advantage of it. I’m no different.

Go Outside for Life »