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Brule River Wisconsin

Brule River kayaking in Wisconsin photo essay

on April 2, 2013 in Adventure travel, Kayaking

One river that has been on my radar for decades is the Brule River in Wisconsin and last year I finally got a chance to do some Brule River kayaking.  Thanks to Brule River Canoe Rental, I was able to enjoy two fun filled days on this gorgeous river. The river is located way up [...]

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Humpback whale jumping

Five Kingdom of Tonga marine adventures

on March 20, 2013 in fishing, Kayaking, Oceania

The Kingdom of Tonga is an archipelago consisting of over 176 islands in the Southern Pacific Ocean. The 176 islands span across over 700,000 square kilometers. Only 52 of the islands are inhabited by humans and the rest only by people named Wilson, so this gives an idea of how pristine and wild this area [...]

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Brule River Wisconsin

Five OMG adventure travel experiences from 2012

on December 17, 2012 in Adventure travel, Caribbean, Featured, hiking, Kayaking, North America, South America, United States

2012 has been a great year with many experiences having me yell “Oh my god.” I have visited three foreign countries, a couple of national parks, skied cross-country ski trails, and canoed many rivers.  Of those experiences, here are the top five from 2012. It was a difficult choice and even the most beautiful place [...]

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5 Things to do in Sydney for the adventurous

on November 28, 2012 in Adventure travel, Australia, Kayaking

Today’s guest post takes us on the adventurous side of Sydney, Australia. Are you the type that has to stifle a yawn when you hear yet another suggestion of sunbathing and a cute little coastal walk? Maybe for you a holiday isn’t a holiday unless you’ve taken your life in your hands at least once. [...]

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Scuba diving

Four adventure travel activities I want to try

on September 19, 2012 in Adventure travel, fishing, Kayaking

A few short weeks ago, I shared five adventure travel activities that I am not really into. It is not that I hated those activities, and if I ever were forced to partake, I am sure I would enjoy and have a good time. Traveling Ted is no Debby Downer. I do prefer my core [...]

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Wisconsin River sunset

Looking back on the Wisconsin canoe, camp, and road trip

on September 12, 2012 in Adventure travel, camping, Canoeing, Kayaking

I have just returned from a week in the great northwoods of Wisconsin camping, canoeing, hiking, and a few beers along the way. I would argue that Wisconsin has one of the best systems of canoe streams in the country and possibly the best. Wisconsin has a great variety of rivers from the large majestic [...]

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Turkish Coast near Dalaman

Five adventure travel activities in Turkey

on April 28, 2012 in Adventure travel, Europe, Kayaking

Turkey is not the first country on your list when you think adventure travel, but every country has its highlights. Here are five adventure activities that will make you want to consider cheap flights to Dalaman Turkey. Whitewater rafting and kayaking Turkey is blessed with some high mountains, decent rainfall, and raging rivers, which are [...]

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Kayaking the Great Smoky Mountains

Kayaking the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

on April 18, 2012 in Adventure travel, Daily Travel Photo, Kayaking, United States

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is most widely known for its gorgeous panoramas of beautiful tree covered mountains as far as the eye can see. The park is well known for these views for great reason as there are some sensational overlooks in the park. One aspect of the park not as famous except [...]

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Kayaking the Tanzanian coast

A unique adventure – kayaking in Africa

on February 8, 2012 in Adventure travel, Africa, Kayaking

I recently met Alan Feldstein at the Chicago Travel & Adventure Show. An email invited me to his booth. When I introduced myself to him he greeted me with a warm smile and said, “your website has canoeing, but no kayaking.” Traveling Ted also does not have anything about Africa. In one fell post, Alan [...]

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Lake Superior kayaking

A kayaking adventure on Lake Superior

on October 26, 2011 in Adventure travel, camping, Kayaking

Lake Superior, also known as Gitchee Gumee, has long been one of my favorite bodies of water. I have been fortunate enough to hike the entirity of  Isle Royal National Park, which is an amazing island in the middle of this huge lake, but I have never been lucky enough to kayak on it. Today’s [...]

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