I had booked a whitewater rafting trip in North Carolina once before, only to cancel upon learning of my first child’s pending arrival status.  That child is now 14, so it took me awhile to reschedule, but now the trip would include her and her 9-year-old brother.

As a first-time rafter, I waded online through river choices, rafting jargon and companies (‘outfitters’).  Being a bit of a thrill-seeker, I wanted the most action an amateur could handle – with assistance and a reasonable assurance of safety for the kids. Not looking... Read More

     Traveling for adventure is a wonderful thing - no matter what your age.  Not everyone can hike the Himalayas or Mt Kilimanjaro, but there are many destinations that offer all kinds of unique things to do.  Stretch your imagination and consider some of the things you can do just south of the border in Cabo San Lucas, Baja, Mexico.

Bike riding too tame?  How about ATVs – even little kids ride these.  They are easy to operate and safe, unless you are prone to reckless behavior, generally.  There are several companies up and down the corridor between... Read More