If you are looking for a good summer family activity, snorkeling can be a fun way to get everyone out and exploring the water. While the ideal place to snorkel is a holiday getaway, a warm sea with amazing sea life, or an exotic location, you can get kids excited about the idea of snorkeling with a few little activities at your own pool or at the local swim club.
You should consider investing in a few inexpensive pieces of snorkeling equipment, because kids can use them frequently. A mask , a snorkel, and a pair of fins can be
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Adventures in Windsurfing
by Jessica B. April 20th, 2012 | Summer Activities
I admit, I have never shown a great interest in windsurfing. Aside from a failed attempt at windsurfing in summer camp many years ago, I hadn’t given it much thought. Then some of my girlfriends forced me to rethink that during my bachelorette party which started at a beach with a cute windsurfing instructor dragging me, dressed in a wet suit, out into the water. Turns out, I was a natural, and I’ve been windsurfing ever since.
Why should you give windsurfing a try?
1) Windsurfing will give you an amazing beach body – I know you might be wondering, is windsurfing
Why should you give windsurfing a try?
1) Windsurfing will give you an amazing beach body – I know you might be wondering, is windsurfing
Sunday River: Biking
by Bea April 10th, 2012 | Biking
For those of you who are familiar with my posts, you know that I a little bit obsessed with skiing. I frequently mention the mountain, Sunday River, in Bethel, ME. Well, like most mountains, Sunday River tries to be a an all-year resort. They realize that while the majority of their business happens when it snows, there is another target audience outside of the ski-season to appeal to.
Bikers. Whether you are looking for level terrain or steep terrain, you will be able to find something at Sunday River. The Sunday River Mountain Bike Park offers over 20 miles of beginner, intermediate,
Bikers. Whether you are looking for level terrain or steep terrain, you will be able to find something at Sunday River. The Sunday River Mountain Bike Park offers over 20 miles of beginner, intermediate,
Choosing a Great Fleece
by Jessica B. March 30th, 2012 | Outdoors Products
I admit that I am a fleeceaholic. I spend way too much money on it. It’s just that they look so soft and cozy on the hanger. And they are so warm and snuggly. I practically live in fleece from October to April, and I give them up pretty grudgingly. I have my indoor fleece and my outdoor fleece. I usually always make room under my jackets for at least one layer of fleece. So what makes a great fleece, and where can you find one? Here are some of my favorites, and why I love them.
Arcteryx Covert Cardigan –
Arcteryx Covert Cardigan –
Skiing in the Summer?
by Jessica B. March 28th, 2012 | Summer Activities
For anyone who enjoys skiing, finding a way to keep up the sport in the summer is always a challenge. Even in cold climates, there are few ideal ski resorts that have worthwhile skiing in the summer months. And waterskiing doesn’t really count as a viable alternative. But if you are willing to take cross country skiing out for a test drive, there is a fun system of skiing you can do even in the warmest summer months.
Roller skiing has been used as a training system for Nordic ski teams for decades, and now they are available through mail
Roller skiing has been used as a training system for Nordic ski teams for decades, and now they are available through mail
