Blog - Outdoor Adventure Sampler

7 Amazing Canyon Adventures in the Southwest USA

Experience canyon adventures in the Southwest USA including Kanarra Creek, Zion's Subway Canyon, Bryce, Antelope, Horseshoe Bend, and the Grand Canyon from the North Rim.

Biking

In Search of Three Pines: A Fascinating Tour of Louise Penny’s Inspirations

Tour the Eastern Townships in search of sites that inspired Louise Penny, Canadian mystery writer, to create the fictional Three Pines village.

Hiking

Fabulous Outdoor Adventures You Will Love in Dalat, Vietnam

Dalat, Vietnam has wonderful outdoor adventures with stunning lakes, waterfalls, and mountains to explore.

Travel

About Me

Life as an Outdoor Adventure Leader I’m Karen. I’ve been an outdoor adventure leader and educator for almost a half-century. In that time I’ve helped thousands of people kindle a love of nature and outdoor adventure. I’ve also designed and led outdoor trips with college students across the globe. As a result, I have been blessed with a lifetime of Read more…

By Karen, 5 yearsOctober 27, 2019 ago

Travel

Thrilling E-biking through the Red Rock Canyons of Sedona

Enjoy iconic views while e-biking in Sedona. Visit Cathedral Rock and secret photo spots only locals know on an e-bike tour.

By Karen, 15 hoursApril 24, 2025 ago

Destinations

My Stories from the Field: Fish Tales

Read fishing stories from my life as an outdoor adventurer. Salmon fish in Alaska, hauling in a huge lake trout in Lake Superior, and working in a salmon cannery in Alaska are the tales told.

By Karen, 3 weeksMarch 31, 2025 ago

Destinations

My Stories from the Field: Sea Kayaking with Whales in Alaska

An exciting personal narrative of sea kayaking with whales in Alaska. Close encounters with diving, breaching, and bubble net-feeding whales.

By Karen, 1 monthMarch 18, 2025 ago

Biking

Outdoor Adventure Guide to the Champlain Islands

Lake Champlain in Vermont is chocked full of islands with grand adventures. Whether you want to hike, paddle, bike, or camp, there are stunning areas in the Champlain Islands for all outdoor adventures.

By Karen, 1 monthMarch 14, 2025 ago

Mexico

The Ultimate Guide to Kayaking on Lake Bacalar

Kayaking on Lake Bacalar on the Yucatán peninsula of Mexico is the best way to explore The Lagoon of Seven Colors.

By Karen, 2 monthsFebruary 23, 2025 ago

Biking

Fabulous Glamping in the Eastern Townships of Quebec

Experience the best of glamping in Quebec’s Eastern Townships, where luxury meets nature. Stay in cozy cabins, safari tents, or treehouses surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, perfect for outdoor adventures and relaxation.

By Karen, 2 monthsFebruary 15, 2025 ago

Biking

Fantastic Biking on the Val del Zafán Greenway in Spain

The Val del Zafán Greenway is one of Spain’s most beautiful places for biking. Also known as the Via Verde Val del Zafán, it follows an old railway for 130 km through gorgeous regions of Catalonia.

By Karen, 2 monthsFebruary 12, 2025 ago