Gallop after zebra in Kenya. Tour French castles or explore the Pelion Coast of Greece on horseback. Leave the trains, cars and tour buses to other travelers and arrive in town on horseback anywhere in the world— from Iceland to India. “Horses aren’t just a great passport to some of the most beautiful spots in the world, they are a passport to the hearts of people everywhere,” says Bayard Fox, founder of Equitours, the oldest and largest riding vacation company in the United States.
Ron Lauzon has fished using flies for nearly a half century. Eleven years ago he gave up a thriving graphic design career to design and live out his river-based passion. These days, Lauzon’s emphasis isn’t on catching fish himself, nor does he simply show people how to cast and hook. Instead, the FFF certified fly casting instructor, guide and outfitter has created and opened a school that takes the art of fly fishing to new levels.
Lauzon is the only person operating a year-round, full-time fly fishing and guide
Hang gliding is either viewed as a daredevil activity, much like sky diving and bungee jumping, or as a more casual pursuit similar to parasailing or surfing. Like all these sports, hang gliding is thrilling and anyone can have a supervised and assisted experience - even children.
Hang gliding is a foot-launched aviation sport that is part art, science and athleticism with ratings similar to general aviation. It requires energy, study and careful training. At the Oregon Hang Gliding School, beginning lessons start in the nest.
Located along 22 acres in the Nantahala Gorge area of western North Carolina, Falling Waters Adventures Resort depends on nature to initiate both peace and excitement. Visitors have access to nearby ponds, waterfalls, whitewater river rafting, steam and diesel railroad excursions, horseback riding, bike trails, canoeing, kayaking, fishing and other outdoor activities and beautiful sites.
There’s nothing better than a chance to escape the business of everyday life,”
Strolling beneath a shady canopy of trees, guests may be startled by the presence of a 300-pound black bear. If they retreat slowly, they could find themselves face-to whiskers with a bobcat in its den. What should guests do? Just enjoy the newly opened $2 million Black Bear Ridge at the Oregon Zoo. This new exhibit, supported by the Weyerhaeuser Company Foundation, provides an up-close encounter with the rarely seen black bears and bobcats that inhabit the Northwest.
There’s hope and help for those who dream of becoming a Top Gun for the day. With more than a decade in service, Fighter Combat International (FCI) in Mesa, Arizona, offers the “Flight of a Lifetime” through adventures in air combat and aerobatics for individuals, teams and groups.
Unlike air combat simulation games such as Fighter Ace, Air Combat Patrol, Air to Air Combat and others, guests of FCI fly in the world’s highest performance certified aerobatic aircraft. The facility is the only air combat school to exclusively employ real military fighter pilots, each with extensive operational experience in high-performance,
