The Outdoor Weblog

The SeaTac Parks and Recreation department in Washington state has proposed a new, formal agreement with Stiffwick Productions for dedicated use of certain portions of the North SeaTac Park on certain…

With the rising rates in cardiovascular diseases, the focus of fitness programs in recent years has been on cardio exercises. Cardio exercises are being offered in all fitness centers, there is a lot …

Over 2,000 people have climbed Everest. More than 450 have been into space. Only 34 have rowed solo across the Atlantic Ocean, from the Canary Islands to Antigua. No one has achieved it in less than…

Yes, you've heard of the New York Marathon and the Boston Marathon. But, did you know there are a lot more marathons in existence, including one in Antarctica? Once again, the editors of Forbes Ma…

If you're reading this blog, chances are you are a lover of all things outdoor, like me. You may call me crazy, but I've never thought of islands as being "adventurous". I imagine a …

Let's face it. Green is in. As people continue to grow more conscious about the environment, more and more aspects of our life will be "green". And travel isn't excluded. If you'…

Helicopter tours are often viewed as touristy and expensive. In New York, a helicopter ride through Lower Manhattan will cost you about a hundred dollars for what literally amounts a to few minutes. I…

Is Antarctic is jeopardy? On the heels of a sunken cruise ship in the area, with three others swiftly coming to the passengers and crew rescue, people are wondering if Antarctic's tourism boom is …

Talk about an expedition. In 2009, Arctic explorer Eric Larsen will attempt to summit Mount Everest, and visit both the North and South Pole. In one year! This has never been completed in 365 days and…

As if we need another reason to be inspired by Lance Armstrong, we learn that the seven-time Tour de France winner not only ran the New York Marathon this weekend, but shaved 13 minutes off his previo…