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White Water Rafting Excitement in Costa Rica
After 12 years of daughters and mothers sharing the many experiences of Girl Scouts, we decided we would like one last “Big” adventure together before the girls went away to college. What bigger adventure for 9 women than a 10 day vacation together? Planning a trip to encompass everyone’s tastes was no easy task. We... »
The Boundary Waters, Through Younger Eyes
This summer, we invited my brother in law and his two kids, ages 4 and 6, to join us on a trip to the Boundary Waters. This particular trip was met with a lot of, “Really?!? Have Fun.” or “Have Fun” (with sarcasm) or “YOU ARE CRAZY!” I’ll be the first... »
Boundary Waters – 13 Years Later
I first visited the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) in 1995, the summer between my senior year in high school and my first year in college. It was an experience I would never forget. There were eight of us in our group, and we ended up getting along quite well. Not only did... »
SCUBA Diving with Big Animals in Playa Ocotal, Costa Rica
Updated: June 25, 2009 Original Post: April 6, 2009 Ocotal is one of my all time favorite places to dive. I say this because of the variety of sea life, the service at Ocotal Beach Resort, and the overall ease of the vacation. There are plenty of dive sites locally that offer everything from morays, spotted... »
Warbirds Over Oshkosh, Wisconsin
If you haven’t heard of or been to the EAA air show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, you should. This year (2009), the event is from July 27th – Aug 2nd and could be that “quick little summer get-a-way” you have been looking for. In my opinion, the Air Venture show certainly makes a great all... »
Sometimes You Can Get Too Close in Minnesota
Summer is coming and if you are an adventure photographer like me, there are tons of opportunities outside (and sometimes inside) your doorstep waiting for you. In my previous post about dragonflies, I made a few recommendations/observations: You don’t always have to travel far Practice Pay attention to the location of the sun Get low Have fun As I... »
Springing into the Boundary Waters
After purchasing a canoe and getting re-acquainted with the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) last summer, we were excited to, “get our feet wet” this spring. In order to paddle in the BWCAW, one must obtain a government permit, and as there are only so many available per entry point per day, I... »
Volcán Irazú, Costa Rica
I traveled to Irazú on a last second change of itinerary due to the earthquake in January 2009. At first, I was pretty disappointed with the change of plans, my view changed as soon as we were on the road. The adventure at Irazú really starts on the drive up. The drive offers breathtaking views of the... »
Hunting for Dragons in the Backyard
You don’t always have to travel far to find adventure. As spring is upon us and summer approaches, now is the perfect time to begin to hone your adventure photography skills or find something new in your own backyard. Two of my favorite things to photograph using my macro lens are dragonflies and flowers. Dragonflies,... »
Adventure Smörgåsbord in Kauai, Hawaii
Between jobs in 2006, my wife and I decided that it was time to have a second honeymoon. Our choice? The garden island, Kauai, HI. We chose Kauai based on advice from a friend and are grateful that we listened. As I did some light online research, I realized that... »
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