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Kayaking the Congo River
Kayaking Venice
Sep 27th, 2009 at 11:30AM: Venice, Italy is one of the most popular and romantic cities in all of Europe. Famously built on a series of small islands along the Venetian Lagoon, just off the Adriatic Sea, travelers flock to the city to stroll its floating walkways and take gondola rides through the watery streets. This is the typical way that tourists explore the city, which has a rich and varied history dating back 1500 ...Adventure Destination: South Dakota
Aug 28th, 2009 at 8:00AM: When adventure travelers think about exotic locations to visit they seldom mention South Dakota. There are plenty of mountain states in the western U.S. that get more attention, thanks in no small part to the higher elevations in the Rockies. But South Dakota can hold its own in terms of rugged backcountry and beat most other locations with the diversity of its terrain. Make no mistake, the ...Primal Quest adventure race comes to South Dakota
Aug 12th, 2009 at 8:00AM: This week, Primal Quest Badlands gets underway in South Dakota, where coed teams of four will embark on a ten-day long, non-stop adventure race across 600-miles of challenging backcountry. They will run, trek, mountain bike, and paddle their way across the course, with a little spelunking and climbing thrown into the mix for good measure. Billed as "the World's Most Challenging Human Endurance ...Undiscovered New York: Kayaking the Big Apple
Jul 15th, 2009 at 9:00AM: Picture yourself in a kayak. A sleek and brightly-hued orange plastic vessel, bobbing placidly in the calm surf. As your paddle rhythmically dips in and out of the water, you are surrounded by calm: the only sound the rise and fall of breath and distant cry of shrieking seabirds. You pause for a moment, letting the wind whistle past your ears. Behind you, you begin to detect an insistent ...Kayaking the Grand Canyon
Jul 6th, 2009 at 8:30AM: For years it was nearly impossible to kayak the Grand Canyon independently. Sure, there were plenty of guided rafting tours that you could hire out for a few hour or a few days, but in order to float the river yourself, you'd have to get your name on a waiting list for an independent permit. That waiting list was legendary in its length and paddlers typically waited ten years or more to get the ...Everglades to be put back on U.N. endangered list?
Jul 1st, 2009 at 10:00AM: Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar is meeting with a task force charged with overseeing the restoration of the Florida Everglades this week. He intends to tell them that the Obama administration will ask the United Nations World Heritage Committee to put the national park back on its endangered list when the committee meet in Spain this week. Two years ago, in what has been viewed as a ...18 unique travel experiences for the well traveled
Jun 26th, 2009 at 8:00AM: So you think you've been everywhere and done everything? Is their something missing when you travel these days? Is the sense of adventure gone? Never fear, because the Times Online has compiled an interesting list of 18 unique travel experiences that are designed to give us a special experience on our getaways. The suggestions on the list run the gamut from adventurous to decadent to down right ...15 Great Mountain Vacations
Jun 13th, 2009 at 8:30AM: The U.K. based online magazine Wide World launched at the beginning of May, and is already building a library of good content for adventure travelers and outdoor enthusiasts. The articles vary greatly in subject matter and include an interview with free diver Sara Campbell, a look at the world's toughest race, and a growing collection of gear reviews. One of the feature articles is of particular ...Adventure Sports Week begins in Idaho
Jun 9th, 2009 at 8:30AM: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho plays host to Adventure Sports Week 2009 , which got underway this past weekend in beautiful Farragut State Park, located just outside the mountain community. Hundreds of endurance athletes descended on the region to take part in the first time event, which is already becoming one of the premiere outdoor sporting competitions of the year. Billed as "10 days, 24 races, 1 big ...Photo of the Day (6/4/09)
Jun 4th, 2009 at 6:00PM: Getting just the right shot in a Kayak can't be very easy, but this one by Adam Baker turned out great. Taken in Cambria, CA, which is just off of HWY 1 on the coast. Congratulations, Adam. Nice shot! Are you a Flickr user who'd like to share a travel related picture or two for our consideration? Submit it to Gadling's Flickr group right now! We just might use it for our Photo of the Day! ...Teva Mountain Games begin tomorrow
Jun 3rd, 2009 at 8:00AM: The Teva Mountain Games, an annual event that blends athletic competition, outdoor adventure, and cultural pursuits, gets underway tomorrow, and runs through the weekend, in Vail, Colorado. Top outdoor athletes from around the world will descend on Vail to take part in seven different sports and 21 unique disciplines that include trail running, mountain biking, road cycling, kayaking and more. ...New Peter Island wants to help make a new you
May 23rd, 2009 at 12:00PM: Peter Island Resort & Spa is celebrating a new look with a fresh deal. The largest private island resort in the British Virgin Islands has refurbished its 32 ocean-facing rooms and 20 beachfront junior suites and wants to show off the new look. Hey, if you just got a makeover, wouldn't you? So, the property is offering up the "New Us, New You" package, which runs through October 31, ...186-Foot Record Breaking Kayak Drop Caught on Video
Undiscovered New York: Getting sporty
Apr 2nd, 2009 at 12:30PM: You probably already know New Yorkers are a competitive bunch. Whether it's fighting it out for designer duds at the latest sample sale, running down a taxi or climbing the corporate ladder, it's a city that thrives on getting ahead. What you may not realize, however, is that these very same facets of New York City also make it the ideal place for athletic pursuits. Despite all the glass and ..."Sip and Stay" at Peter Island
Mar 29th, 2009 at 2:00PM: When times are tough, $590 a night probably doesn't sound like a bargain. But, when you consider that this gets you a night at the Peter Island Resort & Spa – on the largest private island in the British Virgin Islands – your thinking will probably begin to change. Add to this the fact that complementary beverages are included in the deal, not to mention three meals a day and an ...Multisport Adventure Destinations From Around the Globe
Mar 24th, 2009 at 8:00AM: When most people go on vacation they like to visit someplace relaxing, maybe spend some time on the beach or hop a cruise ship and spend their days in a deck chair. Others prefer something a bit more active, preferring to hike, bike, and paddle their way across the destination of their choice. For those active travelers, Backpacker Magazine has put together a list of the best multisport ...Extreme kayakers tackle 300ft reservoir in Wales
Photo of the Day (10/3/07)
Oct 3rd, 2007 at 11:30AM:
There's a part of me that hates when summer is over until I think about the fall days up ahead that will look like this one. Not quite like this one--this is on the Snake River in the Grand Teton National Park, a far piece from Ohio. I love the soft dreamy quality of the reflections in the water contrasted with the brittle look of the foliage. The kayakers are the transition between the two. ...Crossing the "Ditch"
Aug 12th, 2007 at 9:54AM: Ask any seasoned explorer and he/she will tell you that there are few "big firsts" left to do. Sure, the bottom of the ocean still holds a lot of promise since, as scientists say, some 70 percent of the deep ocean has never been explored. But up on the surface, there are few places man has not trod, and few big accomplishments he has not already made. Well apparently one of these firsts is ...
