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Relaxing in Costa Rica Thanks to Technology
So it has been some time since I wrote an “adventure article”… Over the last 6 months, adventure has taken new shape for me with the newest edition to our family – a beautiful baby girl. Once my wife and I knew that she was big enough for the trip, we decided to take the... »
Puffins in Maine
While on a New England excursion in May (2010), and after spending a day at Acadia National Park on Maine’s northern coast, a friend and I made a stop in the small coastal village of New Harbor. New Harbor is about halfway between the national park and Portland and is situated in a cozy inlet at the... »
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... »
Winter in Yellowstone
This past January we ventured to Jackson Hole, WY for the “Guys” Ski vacation. Once again, my husband kindly brought me along! I was really happy, as I like his friends, we enjoy the same activities, and we can’t afford to go on a second ski vacation! After going to Jackson Hole last year, and... »
Diving the Catalina Islands in Costa Rica
Once again the family made our Christmas trip to Costa Rica to visit the in-laws. Luckily, our son was old enough to travel a bit further by car so we decided to spend our beach time on the North Pacific side – Playa Protero. The beach and the hotel were fantastic – I will write... »
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... »
PADI Instructor Development Course day by day with Oceans Unlimited…Go Pro in Costa Rica!
Day 1 of the PADI Instructor Deveopment Course (IDC) begins. New Instructors here we go! On a bright and sunny day everyone sat down with their loaded crewpacks and materials looking through the schedule with anticipation about what is to come. Assignments were handed out intros made and the day was rounded out... »
2009 Mississippi River Challenge
This will be the second year that Dustin and I have paddled the Mississippi River Challenge. For those of you who are unfamiliar, the MRC is a two day fundraiser for the Mississippi River and its watershed. You can choose to paddle by canoe, kayak, paddle board or any other personal powered watercraft. Paddlers... »
Technical diving in Costa Rica
During the last week of June two instructors from Oceans Unlimited, Bob and Georgia boldly took a step forward to benefit diving in Costa Rica. We finally qualified and made Oceans Unlimited into a technical diving center. Our visiting trainer from the states, Keith Mattson has been teaching and diving technical for many years... »
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... »
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