10 articles tagged with paddleboarding
When most people think of Minnesota, they envision 10,000 lakes scattered across dense northern forests—not necessarily the mid-sized city of Rochester with its world-renowned Mayo Clinic. Yet this unassuming Midwestern hub harbors surprisingly delightful aquatic escapes that have become my...
There's something rather magical about discovering aquatic gems in unexpected places. While Johns Creek, Georgia might not feature on most global beach hunters' radars, this verdant suburb of Atlanta harbors some splendid lake escapes that have captured my attention during...
The morning light skims across Lake Coeur d'Alene like liquid gold, casting long shadows from the towering pines that frame this alpine oasis. Having photographed coastlines from Portugal to Thailand, I never expected to find such captivating shorelines nestled in...
As someone who's spent decades studying coastal ecosystems, I've developed a sixth sense for overlooked marine playgrounds. Port St. Lucie isn't just another Florida retirement community—it's an adventure sports paradise hiding in plain sight. While snowbirds flock to Miami and...
The Eastern Cape coastline unfolds like a complex vintage—bold, surprising, and with notes that linger long after you've departed. Port Elizabeth, affectionately known as the 'Friendly City,' sits at the heart of this coastal terroir, offering water adventures as diverse...
As I stood atop Pilot Butte at sunset, watching the alpenglow paint the Cascade Range in hues that would make a volcanologist weep, I realized Bend isn't just another outdoor playground—it's a geological masterpiece 30 million years in the making....
There's something about the rhythm of waves meeting shoreline that reminds me of a marathon runner's heartbeat – steady, powerful, and somehow both calming and energizing at once. Virginia Beach has become my unexpected sanctuary whenever I need a weekend...
The Sonoran Desert unfolds like a canvas painted with saguaro silhouettes and rust-colored mountains as I arrive in Tempe, Arizona. Having scaled peaks across three continents, I was admittedly skeptical about what this college town could offer an adventure seeker....
Paris has long been synonymous with world-class museums, elegant boulevards, and café culture. But as someone who's spent countless hours in saddles of various kinds—from racehorses in New Zealand to road bikes in Europe—I've discovered that the City of Light...
There's something magical about the way Singapore balances its razor-sharp modernity with pockets of lush tropical wilderness. Last month, while documenting Southeast Asia's evolving transportation networks, I carved out a weekend to explore the city-state's aquatic playground. What began as...