In February of 2023, fellow adventures Gary and Linda De Kock and John and LaNae Abnet canoed and camped the vast 438,000-acre peat-filled wetland straddling the Georgia–Florida, which is the great Okefenokee Swamp. Considered to be one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Georgia, the Okefenokee is the largest "blackwater" swamp in North America. Experience […]
From 1953 until 1981, a silver haired woman calling herself "Peace Pilgrim" walked more than 25,000 miles on a personal pilgrimage for peace. She shared her simple but profound message “when enough of us find inner peace, our institutions will become peaceful and there will be no more occasion for war.” Randall will share what […]
Ronald Schilb, an avid adventurer, has conquered 49 of the 50 high points across states without the aid of a guide. He meticulously utilized guidebooks and leveraged information from the High Pointer's Club, leaving only Hawaii's high point unvisited—an aspiration he hopes to fulfill in the near future. His journey commenced at age 8 when […]
Ron Hundt recently retired from his current employer and was seeking all types of adventures for his newfound time. Ron and Chad Ingle put their adventurous brains together and decided to take on the biking adventure of the Ohio to Erie Trail (OTET). Chad and Ron biked the 300+ mile OTET starting at Lake Erie […]
Many have discovered the “Van Life” style of living; yet few realize that you can easily go “stealth” car camping in an SUV or even a Toyota Prius. While I am no expert, I have converted a 2010 Subaru Forester into a vehicle that I have parked at a trail head for a good night […]
Have you ever thought about going on a bicycle touring trip, but aren't sure where to start? Check out all of the local, regional, and national route options that sit within or travel through the Miami Valley from Adventure Cycling Association Routes to the Ohio to Erie Trail and local weekend tours. Learn about lodging […]
Join Heather Muhlhauser for an "Off The Beaten Path" hiking & sailing adventure in Croatia. Heather is the founder of Elevate Excursions, a yoga, hiking & foodie travel company and will share her favorite spots and active things to do in Croatia while avoiding crowds. This presentation is for active travelers that love the outdoors […]
High Altitude Medicine ( Zachery "Zack" Campbell, D.O.): Outdoor activities occur below the surface and to high peaks. Learn how changes in the atmosphere affect performance and the medical conditions that may develop. Dr. Zachary Campbell is in his second year of residency with the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine's Integrated Emergency Medicine Residency […]
