Tag: Adrenaline

Rafting Through Rapids: Adrenaline Rush

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Rafting Through Rapids: Adrenaline Rush – The Middle Fork of the American River sits in a beautiful, rugged wilderness in the foothills of the Gold Country. It has a very remote feel despite being close to Sacramento and Lake Tahoe. There are several memorable rapids on this run, the first being the “Tunnel Chute”. This man made chutes and tunnels were created by miners during the Gold Rush era. The dynamite created the narrow chute with steep rock walls and the tunnel after. After you round the corner and get your first (and brief) glimpse of the “fall” all you …

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Family Adventure: Hiking With Kids

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Family Adventure: Hiking With Kids – If your child squeals with delight and grabs their favorite hiking shoes, by all means do a little happy dance inside and enjoy supporting their enthusiasm with some rewarding trail time! But if, let’s say, that enthusiasm isn’t expressed in any way, especially when they enter the pre-teen/teen stage (just saying), all is not lost. It may require getting a little creative and upping your breakfast game.

“We keep it short to enjoy the way we hike. We also expect a lot of stops there. We often talk about looking for signs to see …

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Wildlife Encounters: Marine Life Adventures

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Wildlife Encounters: Marine Life Adventures – With our unique Sea Lion Encounter, you can go behind the scenes and interact with these charismatic animals. In approximately 30 minutes, you’ll enjoy an exclusive tour of the California Sea Lion Facility and a special educational presentation about the sea lions, then participate in an exciting sea lion training session with Georgia Aquarium’s own animal trainers. The Sea Lion Encounter offers exclusive, up-close and personal animal encounters with California sea lions while learning more about the aquarium’s rescue, research and conservation initiatives.

Due to the nature of animal care, the Georgia Aquarium reserves …

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Skydiving: Freefalling From The Heavens

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Skydiving: Freefalling From The Heavens – Many believe that freefalling from 14,000 feet at 120 miles per hour could be the best thing ever or worst nightmare come true. It’s not your worst nightmare, but if you’ve never done it, the thought of freefall seems downright crazy! In this article, we’ll unpack every aspect of the skydiving experience to help give you peace of mind and clarity on what to expect when you take part in a tandem skydive at Skydive Paraclete XP.

If you think of free fall, then you probably think of your insides speeding from your stomach …

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