Outdoor adventure requires self sufficiency, especially when it comes to patching up scrapes and cuts and keeping a broken limb immobile. But miles from the nearest clinic, is no time to take your health for granted. Whether you plan to hike two miles...

If you have the right pack, clothes and gear you can hike the trails all summer. But unless you have proper hydration, your trek could end abruptly - and tragically. Getting enough fluids into your body to counteract the effects of sweating is vital to...

When it comes to the right clothing for my outdoor summer activities, I strike a balance between comfort, durability and style. I'm a guy, so I wear clothes until they've become threads. I'm choosy when it comes to making purchases for camping - they...

When I hit the trails, I set out to explore uncharted territory. Traipsing through wooded areas thrills me as much as scouring a new city in a far flung country on foot. I never know what awaits me around each corner or tree stump, and it's just the fuel...

Fire, along with water, constitutes the basic element of survival on any outdoor adventure. Surprisingly most of us couldn't start one to save our lives (thus the guilty laughs at two finalists in TV's "Survivor" who couldn't start a fire even with matches...

Neglecting your caloric and nutrition needs during your outdoor adventures can make you sick - literally. Your body doesn't get what it needs and you may as well lay out the welcome mat for nausea, cramps and dizziness. When packing food, consider its...

Summer's here, the windows are down and the tunes are pumpin.' Time to hit the trails, chase the surf and bike the paths. With millions of ways to explore your woods this summer, opportunities are endless - but go prepared. Hikers scoff at hippy hiking...

With summer budding slowly on the horizon, it's time to shed a few layers of clothing and reconnect with your favorite warm-weather activities. I love summer and I love lists so it only makes sense that I've made a list of my new favorite gear. Over the...

Nothing frustrates me more than the hundreds of orphaned digital photos files on my computer. I can't remember where I took them or when. Luckily, my latest gear find, Sony's GPS CS1, clears up that little problem. Leave it to Sony to incorporate GPS...

In Myazaki, Japan, on Kyushu Island, beach-goers can stroll white sandy beaches, body-surf impressive waves and enjoy balmy perfect weather every day of the year. Guaranteed.The Ocean Dome, which features trendy shops, fast food and even full-scale restaurants,...

I hate to say anything negative about Mexico because we had a really amazing time and I can't wait to go back. But the country has its fair share of scammers and we met up with a couple of them... Speeding Ticket Scam On our way to Chichen Itza, a police...

The Sian Ka'an Bioreserve in Mexico covers 1.3million acres and extends along a 100km beautiful coastline. It was recently named a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is home to a cornucopia of animals and migratory birds. The northern part of the reserve...

We weren't sure about bringing our tent on our Mexican adventure on the Yucatan Peninsula - we didn't know if we'd want to lug it around everywhere and we weren't entirely sure we'd be able to find a place to camp. Luckily, we brought it... We slept in...

The onset of hurricane season is just a few hours away, and it's going to be a bumpy ride. According to researcher, William Gray at The Tropical Meteorology Project in Colorado, 17 major storms (5 of them intense) may hit landfall before September 2007....

If you're new to running and/or do not partake in much weekly cardio activity, you're a newbie (beginner). If you're fit and doing a good deal of cardio activity, this program might be too easy for you. Give it a try and you can always move up to the...