Top GoPro Tips by Dennis Kieselhorst | Jan 2, 2020 | Exploration Feature, Fishbrain Premium Content, Fishing Instruction, Germany, JAdventures Main BannerThere are many action cams on the market in all possible price ranges. I personally started with the GoPro Hero 1 many years ago and have stayed with GoPro since then. That is why I give my very personal tips on the settings and the mount of my GoPro, which you can...
Inexpensive Christmas gifts for the cold weather paddler by Greg Parker | Dec 22, 2019 | Exploration Feature, Whitewater FeatureInexpensive Christmas gifts for the cold weather paddler Looking for Inexpensive Christmas gifts for the cold weather paddler? Greg Parker is here to help with his top presents for the kayaker in your life. 1. Ear plugs. Keep cold water out to prevent ice cream...
What’s your Adventure Vehicle? by Hannah Ray | Dec 19, 2019 | Exploration Feature, Playboating, River Running, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, ZenWhat’s your Adventure Vehicle? Ask this question to any boater and you’ll get a plethora of answers and opinions. Our current adventure vehicle is a 2006 Chevy Express Van 2500 that we found at a local used car lot. The van works great for our needs....
How to Pick the Right Kayak Paddle by Bill Schultz | Dec 17, 2019 | Exploration Feature, Fishing, Fishing Feature, Fishing Instruction, KrakenHow to Pick the Right Kayak Paddle When I’m giving kayaking and kayak fishing talks at sports shows and expos, I like to spend some time talking paddles. Most people spend more time picking their kayak than how to pick the right kayak paddle. But, your paddle is the...
Cataract and Westwater Canyons by Jair Cruiksh | Dec 10, 2019 | Exploration Feature, Karma, karma traverse, Nirvana, WhitewaterI have lived out of a backpack, car, raft, but I went on my first self support kayak trip last Fall down the Westwater and Cataract sections of the Colorado. This was an unforgettable experience and one I hope to embark on again next Fall. We had an itinerary of two...
Kenyan Wild Ride by Will Richardson | Dec 5, 2019 | Exploration FeatureConservation lion safari in Kenya? Hold on…. What is going on here? You may have noticed. One of the common themes here at Jackson is travel. Everyone I work with is a traveller at heart. Sometimes we do it to find new rivers to run, or fish to catch, forests to...
New Zealand Travel Hacks by Hilde Schweitzer | Nov 13, 2019 | Exploration Feature, New Zealand, Outdoor Adventures, Trip ReportsTravel Hacks for New Zealand Winter in North America is prime time to travel to New Zealand. Whether boating, biking, fishing, hiking or just hanging out on some incredible beaches, November through April is the perfect time for New Zealand travel. Here are a few tips...
Kayak Camping with Ray by Clay Grace | Nov 12, 2019 | Exploration Feature, Family Zone, JAdventures Main Banner, SkipperKayak Camping with Ray It’s always good when your daughter wants you to take her on a camping trip. Even better when it’s a kayak camping trip with a little fly fishing mixed in. Her name is Raylee but you can call her Ray. She is a good kid to say the least. She’s...
Kayaking with Auto Immune Diseases by sagedonnelly | Nov 10, 2019 | Exploration Feature, JAdventures Main Banner, Rockstar 4.0Auto Immune disease… What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear those words? For most, an auto immune disease doesn’t mean much, but for other individuals it is a serious thing that severely impacts their lives. Dealing and managing a disease 24/7...
Rock Island State Park is a Haven for Fishing, Camping, and Hiking by CJ Bennett | Nov 7, 2019 | Exploration FeatureRock Island State Park, located in Warren County in Tennessee, is an 883-acre park located on the headwaters of Center Hill Lake at the confluence of the Caney Fork, Collins and Rocky Rivers. The immense beauty of the park includes the Caney Fork Gorge that sits...
Really Bear Proof? REALLY! by Sean White | Sep 30, 2019 | Exploration Feature, Internationalisation, Recreational/Touring, United StatesI recently purchased a pair of Orion coolers for an annual week-long camping trip in the Sierras. This trip is in August and the weather is always HOT, with temperatures around 100 degrees. Every years we are scrambling to replenish our ice in this remote area as our...
The many ways to use a JK boat by colinkemp | Apr 17, 2019 | Exploration Feature, Internationalisation, Recreational/Touring, Riviera, United States, VideoCheck out this cool video showing how students at JMU are using the rivi to conduct their science experiments to better understand and work with oyster beds. Its always neat to see the many uses for our preferred method of travel over water!...