Category: Outdoor

There is pleasure in the pathless woods. There is rapture on the lonely shore. There is society, where none intrudes, by the deep sea and music in its roar. I love not man the less, but Nature more.

Living the Dream With National & World Whitewater Kayaking Champion, Nick Troutman

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Adventure, Family, Kayaking, Outdoor

In this episode we sit down with Nick Troutman who is a Professional Whitewater Kayaker, Growth Mindset Guru, and Champion Family Man! Nick paddles for Jackson Kayaks and has been a part of the Jackson family heritage for over a decade. Originally from Ottawa, Canada, Nick started kayaking at the age of 13 and his … Read More “Living the Dream With National & World Whitewater Kayaking Champion, Nick Troutman” »

Capturing The Beauty Of The Linville Gorge & NC Highlands, with Leslie Restivo

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Mental Health & Well-Being, Outdoor, Photography

Leslie Restivo lives in Boone, NC. She is very comfortable in the backcountry of the Highlands and the rugged and scenic Linville Gorge. She has been known to rappel deep into the Gorge to grab the perfect shot. She is a Brand Ambassador at Great Outdoor Provision Co, 2020 Grand Prize winner of the Peering … Read More “Capturing The Beauty Of The Linville Gorge & NC Highlands, with Leslie Restivo” »

Happy Yurting! The Most Unique and Glamorous “Camping” Experience Imaginable

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Camping, Family, Glamping, Mountain Biking, Nature, Outdoor

Glamping with DuPont Yurts Are you looking to spice up your mountain getaway?  Look no further than DuPont Yurts. Sherry & Terry McCracken, owners of DuPont Yurts, never imagined that an impromptu wedding anniversary trip staying in a Yurt would spawn the heartbeat and vision for a new Yurt Glampground in the adventure rich Dupont … Read More “Happy Yurting! The Most Unique and Glamorous “Camping” Experience Imaginable” »

Support Your Wanderlust for Adventure and Travel in an Urban Escape Vehicle, with Melody King

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Adventure, Camping, Outdoor, Scenic Drive, Van Life

The #VanLife movement has taken over social media with more than 7.3 million mentions on Instagram alone. Breathtaking photos of people who have sold their world belongings, purchased a van and headed out on the open road leave followers dreaming of a simpler life and living a bit of the nomadic hippie lifestyle. While not … Read More “Support Your Wanderlust for Adventure and Travel in an Urban Escape Vehicle, with Melody King” »

Episode 04 – Adventurous Comfortable Camping with SylvanSport’s Katlyn Mobley

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Adventure, Camping, Family, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Mountains, Nature, Outdoor, SUP

Adventurous Comfortable Camping  I have a confession to make. I am a recovering camping snob. Yep, it’s true.  You see, there was a time when I thought if you weren’t sleeping outside under the stars, under a lean-to, or in a tent than you weren’t really camping. You might as well be sleeping in a … Read More “Episode 04 – Adventurous Comfortable Camping with SylvanSport’s Katlyn Mobley” »