The Ozarks may not be as famous as other American outdoor adventure meccas like the Appalachians or the Rockies, but the hills, caves, springs, and streams of the Ozarks region prove every bit as exciting to those who are willing to give them a chance. Here are four Ozarks adventures to get you started in [...]
When I was young I was terrible at soccer and never played football and the idea of running for fun never crossed my mind. I opted out of physical education in high school by signing a contract promising that I would take extra academic classes and stay physical at home. I wasn’t raised to be [...]
Say the word “Guntersville” and bass anglers all over the US will turn their head and open an ear. The lake has an almost mystical reputation for huge stringers of bass, especially in late winter through early spring. Having been named the number three bass lake in the nation and being chosen to host the [...]
Despite having trekked in the Andes and the Himalayas over the years, climbing Mount Rinjani, Indonesia’s second highest mountain, still ranks near the top of the list of the most breathtaking experiences of my life. At 3,726 meters, the active volcano is an extremely accessible climbs, even for enthusiastic amateurs such as myself. An early [...]
Crouching in the weeds like an animal stalking its prey, I wait. I hear the bugs talking to each other around me, but I ignore their chatter and fiddle with my telephoto lens. The only thing I’m hunting for today is a killer photo. My other half rides his Specialized mountain bike religiously. I’ll often [...]
The dark of night gives way, to the light of day. The temperature is in the 20′s, and the frost shines; like freshly cut diamonds. I rise in time, to see a bear cub sprinting for the meadows edge, not 100 yards away. The glorious smells of pine, campfire, and bacon cooking, fill the air. [...]
At first the water is calm, even soothing in its quick silent slide, a peaceful, seemingly harmless parcel of nature. Then you hear it, a low rumbling roar coming from down river, where your suddenly flimsy-looking rubber inflatable raft is rapidly racing. Your pulse quickens, your spine tingles, your grip on the paddle tightens—and the [...]
As a professional fly fishing guide and instructor, I have the opportunity to meet a lot of different people; some of whom are experienced fly fishermen and some of whom are not. Consequently, although I enjoy fishing with all of them, some people have a way of making our day on the water together a [...]
Camping with kids is a very rewarding outdoor activity. It’s so much fun because you are learning as much as them. You find out more about yourself as a parent and you discover how grown up your child has become and how independent they are. Camping also gives your children the chance do things you [...]
The hustle and bustle of India’s cities is something a traveler never forgets. On first arrival, Delhi’s smells may tingle your senses leaving you craving more of this capricious country or the chaotic capital may have you longing for a trip into the Himalayas to savor the quiet. Either way you react, India is a [...]
