New Year’s Resolution: Travel More
Well friends, it’s that time of year again, when we start getting excited about all the silly little promises we make to ourselves as we welcome a new year. We’re going to eat better, naturally. That gym membership we used last January, we’re renewing that, because well, we’re definitely getting in shape this year! We’re going to stop watching so much Netflix and pick up more books, and get involved in community service, and spend more time with our parents, and start doing yoga, and and and… These are all great ideas, and you should totally get started on them. But if you really...
Read MoreSnowshoeing for Beginners
Most of us consider winter to be our annual opportunity to hibernate for a couple months and really focus on the things that matter, such as naps, binge-watching marathons, and plenty of eating. While great in moderation, these activities don’t necessarily allow for getting the recommended daily activity you need in your day. Well, we have just the solution – snowshoeing! Why snowshoeing, you ask? It’s simple – snowshoeing through a winter wonderland is fun! Beautiful scenery, challenging routes and a chance to get the blood pumping are all great things. Not only is it terrific...
Read MoreFive Travel Essentials for Your Adventure
For some of us, the urge, or absolute need, to travel and seek out adventures is so incredibly strong that we simply cannot function or focus when our minds get set on the idea of our next destination. We become consumed by it – the research and planning, the time spent on Pinterest looking at photos from previous travelers, the budgeting, it all becomes a full time job! Which often interferes with our actual full time jobs, and so we begin daydreaming about ways to quit our jobs, and just get paid to travel. Anyway, back to planning. While it may be tempting to take the carefree route...
Read MoreTips for Kayaking and Canoeing in the Fall
Just because there’s a chill in the air and the leaves are falling doesn’t mean it’s time to kiss river adventures goodbye until spring! We’re here to let you in on a few tips, like what to wear kayaking in the fall, to let you continue your kayaking and canoeing expeditions well into the autumn months while staying safe and comfortable. Take advantage of the warmest time of day This may seem simple, but many of us love nothing more than to get up early in the morning and head out on our ventures. Unfortunately, this isn’t the time of year to be the early bird, with it being best...
Read MoreFall Fishing Tips
The United States ranks among the top ten most biodiverse ecosystems in the entire world. Due to its diversity of freshwater and marine ecosystems, our country ranks particularly high in terms of fish species. That doesn’t surprise us here in Nebraska; in fact, the entire Great Plains region is home to some of the greatest fishing you’ll find nestled between the coasts. No matter the season, it’s always a great time to drop a line in the water. When September rolls around, most people are putting away their fishing gear, winterizing their boats, and cleaning out their tents and campers...
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