Jogging My Memory: A Run In Lake Forest, CA
Lacing up my shoes for a run a day before my trip home ends, I go on my usual last hurrah. The sunshine and scattered clouds tell me this is going to be a long, but wonderful, day of nostalgia. I step out of my home on the cul-de-sac of Avenida Veraneo, one of the...
Climbing Out Of Despair
Henry Oswald Christensen became enamored with mountaineering while working on his family farm in Utah. In his journal, he wrote: “While herding sheep I acquired the desire to work the sheep over to where I could climb the highest point around and get a good view of...
Climbing: The Antithesis Of Falling (Roped)
Have you ever been driving in a rocky or mountainous area and you glance out the window and see an odd spec or two on the distant rocks? Probably not. If you did, you have my respect (in terms of eyesight) because those specs are usually hard to spot unless you are...
Ride The Whitewater
When I see the whitewater of the river, I get a little rush of excitement. There is so much fun to be had and, for the most part, there is usually never enough time to experience it all. I have gone whitewater rafting ever since I was little. The first time I remember...
Enter The Cave
Ever seen a dark abyss within the mountains or in the middle of nowhere? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to explore a cave in Middle-Earth? Have you wanted to wander in darkness? If you said yes to any one of these, give caving a try. Caving is alike to...
Surfing a River
Being Californian, I grew up near the beach. With my dad, the way he is, I learned how to do a lot of fun water sports, like body boarding and surfing. However, while I have lived in Idaho, I had never thought that I would get the chance to catch a wave unless I was...
New Places, New Adventures
Going exploring usually turns out to be the best sort adventure to go on. Recently, I learned about a cool place where there is a warming hut, and I wanted to find it. I drove out to go for an exploratory run and some slacklining. I have passed by the entrance to the...
Leisure and Adventure in Oahu
For most, going to Hawaii is the tourist destination. Many like to stay at the resort, participate at activities and lounge on the beach. However, as much of a tourist trap any destination can be, there is still room for great adventure.