Where: Monahans Sandhills State Park, Monahans, TXCost: $3 daily admission, less than $10 for board rentalLink:Monahans SandhillsDate: October 2013Comments: Sand was much softer than snow, like falling into a pillow. Board wax makes a big difference if you want to build up speed. Sand will get in your camera lenses, learned the hard way!
Where: Fencing Institute of Texas, Farmers Branch, TXCost: Free Intro Class on FridaysLink:Fencing Institute of TexasDate: October 2014Comments: This is much more of a mental game between your partner than I had anticipated, but still expect to break a sweat. The free intro class is mostly kids, so I would recommend coming with a partner as an adult. Dueling…
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Where: Bighorn Sheep Canyon, Canon City, ColoradoCost: $30 Groupon, regularly $60 (and still worth every penny)Link: Echo Canyon River ExpeditionsDate: July 2014Comments: The Bighorn Sheep expedition was an experience that I will never forget. The trip took a break midway through for us to stretch our legs and for the more adventurous folks to jump into the rapids. Make…
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Where: Ecopark Cantun-Chi, Quintana Roo, MexicoCost: $70 which includes admission to the park and guided tour of all five cenotesLink: Ecopark Cantun-ChiDate: January 2015Comments: The cliff diving at Cantun-Chi could not be more scenic. However, make sure you check the water levels before diving in. As you can see from this picture with my brother, the levels can get quite…
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Where: Molasses Reef, Key Largo, FLCost: $85 (includes boat ride, two tanks, weights and dive master)Link: Scuba OperatorDate: September 2013Comments: Opt for a wetsuit if you are afraid of jelly fish!