11 articles tagged with whitewater rafting
There's something primordial about standing at the edge of rushing water, sketchbook in hand, contemplating both the artistic challenge and the physical one ahead. At 62, I've drawn countless Scottish castles and Mediterranean coastlines, but Wyoming's Green River—with its jade...
As both a doctor and an older brother to three curious siblings, I've found that the most impactful family vacations blend education with adventure. Our recent expedition to Beckley, West Virginia embodied this philosophy perfectly. Here, the rich tapestry of...
I've scaled peaks in Colorado and carved through powder in Whistler, but nothing quite prepared me for the raw, untamed adventure playground that is Davao, Philippines. This southern Philippine gem offers the perfect blend of challenging mountain terrain and pristine...
¿Quién diría que Montana would capture my heart like this? After years chasing electronic beats across Europe and tracing my roots through Mexico, I found myself craving a different kind of rush – the kind that comes from wide-open spaces...
The moment my boots crunched on the crimson-hued vineyard soil of Yakima Valley, I knew this weekend would deliver the perfect balance of adrenaline and refinement. Having explored wine regions from Rheingau to Napa, I found something uniquely compelling about...
When most adventure seekers think of Colorado, their minds immediately jump to Boulder's Flatirons, Denver's mountain proximity, or the famous ski towns dotting the Rockies. But after spending a week in Pueblo with my college buddies last summer, I'm convinced...
The morning mist hovered over the Snake River like a spectral guardian, slowly dissipating as the first rays of sunlight pierced through the towering basalt walls of Hells Canyon. Standing at the put-in point near Lewiston, Idaho, I felt that...
Like a bold Syrah that reveals its complexity with each sip, Rock Hill, South Carolina, unfolds its adventurous spirit to those willing to venture beyond the expected. I discovered this adrenaline-seeker's paradise quite by accident last summer while following a...
When most adventure seekers plan a Colorado trip, their GPS typically points toward Breckenridge, Boulder, or Estes Park. As someone who's spent decades exploring therapeutic landscapes across the globe, I've learned that the most transformative adventures often hide in plain...
When an athlete client of mine needed a unique recovery retreat away from the spotlight, I found myself researching destinations that offered both adventure and unexpected history. That's how I stumbled upon Beckley, West Virginia—a place where the mountains tell...
There exists a certain magic in places where water carves its ancient signature through desert landscapes. *Green River, Wyoming* embodies this paradoxical beauty—a verdant lifeline threading through the rugged high desert terrain. As someone who has dedicated her life to...