Biketropolis curates Chicagoland day-long adventure cycling tours. Adventures include cycling through historical neighborhoods, searching for urban archeological ruins, street art, and visiting exciting destinations. Riders should be capable of biking 20+ miles and have mechanically sound bikes to participate in
Trekking Poles Product Review
Crisp autumn air announces the start of fall and with it one of my favorite activities, hiking in the woods. What I love about the sport of hiking is it involves minimal equipment and expense, can be done close to
Costa Rica During The Rainy Season – Final Week
San Jose, A City Vibe This morning our local rooster crows to wake us up one last time before we depart for the city, we were sad to leave the relaxing rural life behind as we boarded our boat transport
Costa Rica During The Rainy Season – Sarapiqui & Tortuguero
Introduction As we continue our family adventures through Costa Rica, we realize how fortunate we are to meet and get to know the friendly people who call this beautiful country home. Along the way we have had incredible hosts at
Costa Rica During The Rainy Season – A Night Walk in The Rainforest
Final Days in Arenal As we continued our journey through Costa Rica, we decided to spend our final days hiking the local trails around our cabin. These trails were as rich with wildlife as the national preserves. We spotted a
Costa Rica During the Rainy Season – Monteverde & Arenal
Buena Vista Lodge & Adventures in Monteverde Our journey continued to Monteverde and Arenal. This Costa Rican trip involved lots of walking, hiking and bus transport and today would be no exception. Buena Vista Lodge & Adventures was an hour
Costa Rica During The Rainy Season – Liberia, Rincon & San Rosa National Parks
Tom’s Family Adventure Begins We chose Costa Rica for our family vacation. With a combination of nature, culture and adventure, it served to intrigue the entire family’s specific desires for the ultimate destination getaway. Our teens were particularly looking forward
Costa Rica during the Rainy Season – Planning and Packing
Intro Our favorite adventurer, Tom O’Brien, is preparing for his annual family vacation. This year’s destination is Costa Rica. Who visits Costa Rica during the rainy season? A school teacher with summer off, that’s who. So let’s take a peek
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Intro The world’s largest freshwater yacht race is the Chicago Yacht Club race to Mackinac Island. It is an invitation-only sailing race from Chicago’s Navy Pier to Mackinac Island, Michigan. It covers 289.4 nautical miles over an “inland sea” with
Flight Fillow Product Review
Long flights and drives are a pain in the neck, literally. With a new product called Flight Fillow, they do not need to be. Flight Fillow is a travel pillow case that cleverly uses your own sweater or hoodie as