Lake Superior is so large that it contains 10% of the entire planet’s fresh surface water, and by surface area, it is the largest lake in the world. For these reasons and more, sailing on Lake Superior was an adventure that definitely piqued our interest....
There are so many wonderful outdoor adventure opportunities in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. During our early spring visit, it was a bit too windy to go SUPing or kayaking, or to try surfing for the first time. The perfect compromise? Taking a boat tour to...
Anytime you are interacting with and viewing wildlife it can be hit or miss. You can never completely predict what wild animals will do, so signing up on a tour to spot animals in their natural habitat can be a gamble. Husavik, Iceland, is said to...
After staring at the glimmering waters of Lake Michigan all throughout lunch, we had the chance to actually get out on the water right after we ate. We were heading out for an afternoon of sailing, and I couldn’t have been more excited. I’ve been sailing...
One of the stops on our road trip through the northeastern United States was the 1000 Islands, an area that straddles the border between Ontario and New York. While we didn’t know much about the region prior to visiting, we quickly learned that we were about...
“Even if you don’t normally get seasick, it’s a good idea to take a Dramamine today”, the voice over the loudspeaker announced. The waves were averaging between 3-6 feet, which means some waves have the potential to be much larger. We were in for a bumpy...
As we made our way north to Grand Portage, the sun started to peek over the horizon. We had to leave at dawn in order to make the 8:30 a.m. departure to Isle Royale National Park. Located in Lake Superior, the island has been dubbed a...
The sun had started to set. We had just landed at our boat-up campsite for the night, and there wasn't a soul in sight. Water, trees and blue sky stretched as far as we could see and nothing was to be heard except the splash...
The Everglades cover a large portion of Florida's southern half and are a stark contrast to the perfectly groomed cities nearby. Teeming with wildlife and rugged landscapes, the Everglades are home to alligators, a large variety of birds, fish, frogs, turtles and so much more. One...
We had heard mixed reviews about the volcano sailing and hiking tour in Santorini, so we decided to play it by ear and leave our plans open ended. Many people said the volcano in Santorini was boring and there was nothing to look at, others...
After getting rained out from camping, we made our way down to Duluth for some much needed sunshine. We were deciding between a few activities to occupy our day, and ended up booking tickets for a boat tour on Lake Superior with Vista Fleet to...
Sunsets in Key West are a big deal--every evening Mallory Square hosts a sunset celebration where thousands of people gather to watch the sun dip below the horizon. With gorgeous colors and the elusive green flair, more often than not, you will catch a great...
