Tours

24
Apr
Biking on the Bartram Adventure Tour

On a Bartram Adventure Tour

On a guided Bartram Adventure Tour, we hiked, biked, and paddled to follow the travels of William and John Bartram along the St. Johns River on the newly designated Bartram National Recreation Trail, centered in Palatka, Florida.
12 min read
09
Dec
Stingray City Antigua

Stingray City, Antigua

Kicking off two days of adventure on the island of Antigua, our first stop was to visit Stingray City for the opportunity to jump into the ocean and see them up close. Up close, they are much larger than they appear from a boat!
4 min read
02
Aug
Iguana Key West Eco Tours

Wildlife in the Mangroves

Paddling the mangrove tunnels north of Key West with Key West Eco Tours, I'm surprised to discover the wildlife that lives in these offshore forests in the Florida Keys.
3 min read
27
Jul
Cruise ship in Caribbean aqua waters

Island Triathlon on Half Moon Cay

While cruising the Caribbean on the Nieuw Amsterdam, our first port of call was the private island of the Holland America Line, Half Moon Cay. It was an ideal day for an island triathlon: bike, paddle, and sail.
5 min read
31
Oct
John and the elusive chanterelle

Foraging for Mushrooms in Oregon

Foraging for fungus in Estacada, Oregon, means immersing in a pastime that locals pursue with a passion.
5 min read
07
Oct
Topock Gorge on the Colorado River

London Bridge by Jet Boat

Taking a 6-hour tour from Laughlin, Nevada to the (original) London Bridge in Arizona is quite a commitment of time, but a fascinating Colorado River journey.
4 min read
03
Oct
Happy Trails on the Horseshoe Trail

Happy Trails on the Horseshoe Trail

In the West, a trail ride is what you do. A ride through the desert in Lake Mead Recreation Area offered stellar views of the Colorado River in Laughlin, Nevada
4 min read
16
May
Yorktown historic district by Segway

Seeing Yorktown by Segway

Exploring Yorktown by Segway puts a new spin on the Historic District and waterfront, allowing you to cover ground far more quickly than you would by foot.
3 min read
30
Oct
John at Iceland lava tube

Exploring Lava Tubes in Iceland

John journeys to the Center of the Earth down a lava tube in Iceland with the author of Icelandic Caves, Björn Hróarsson, as his group’s guide.
4 min read
18
Oct
Icelandic horse ride

Riding an Icelandic Horse

Riding an Icelandic horse at Skjaldarvík in Akureryi means enjoying panoramic scenery along Eyjafjörður and dealing with the idiosyncrasies of these spirited steeds.
4 min read