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Into the Wind in Southern California

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Amelia Earhart once said, “Adventure is worthwhile in its self.”  This belief, along with our shared attitudes about altitude, encouraged me to try the engine-free flight options in southern California.

The entire southern coast offers numerous ways to fly into the wind. Whether you crave the thrill of bungee jumping, prefer the extreme, heart-racing pleasure of sky-diving or a serene paragliding flight, southern California is home to a variety of air sports set above the state’s beautiful, yet rugged terrain. Come along with me on my engine-free journey and see which activity brings you to new heights. See you in the skies. Continue reading →

You Gotta Bleep that **** – Bungee Jumping, California

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This Friday, I will be flying, or falling, through the air yet again, but this time I will be Bungee Jumping Californiastrapped to a chair at least. I’m going to ride the Sling-Shot at the amusement park in Virginia Beach. As soon as I mentioned the possibility of the experience, readers prompted me to video tape the adventure, reminding me of our video archives of countless extreme “falls”. As a lead up to my “fall” or “sling-shot” on Friday, I’ll share a few other extreme videos. Continue reading →

What Extreme Adventures are on Your Bucket List?

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Hosting the Adventure Photo Contest reminded me of the extreme adventures that I’ve done in the last few years and how much fun I had while doing each one. So today’s post is simply a photo collage of my recent extreme adventures. I’m sure there are some that I’ve forgotten but here goes…

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Adventure Photo Contest Contestants

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Bucket List Publications asked for your adventure photos and you responded with great enthusiasm. We narrowed it down to 12 amazing, adventure shots, it was too impossible to choose 5, but we need your help deciding which one deserves the title of Best Adventure Photo. The winner will have their photo featured in our Picture Gallery and on the Photo of the Day. A write up along with a link to their website will be included. Their photo will also be featured in a Bucket List Publications blog post.

Vote for your favorite photo by clicking here. You can view the photos below (No particular order). Continue reading →

Top 5 Extreme Adventures – #2 – Bungee Jumping

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In the last few years, I’ve participated in the most extreme adventures that I could imagine.
Even my wedding day included a little bit of rock climbing and a trip up the trapeze ladder to swing my way into married life. You may have a different opinion of what constitutes an extreme adventure, but I’ve narrowed it down to my top 5 based on sheer fear, nervousness, excitement, and potential to crap my own pants.

Plunging into the number two spot is bungee jumping!  Continue reading →

One Year of Extreme Adventures!

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Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. 

– Mark Twain

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Into the Wind – Engine Free Flying in Southern California

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Amelia Earhart once said, “Adventure is worthwhile in its self.”  This belief, along with our shared attitudes about altitude, encouraged me to try the engine-free flight options in southern California.

The entire southern coast offers numerous ways to fly into the wind. Whether you crave the thrill of bungee jumping, prefer the extreme, heart-racing pleasure of sky-diving or a serene paragliding flight, southern California is home to a variety of air sports set above the state’s beautiful, yet rugged terrain. Come along with me on my engine-free journey and see which activity brings you to new heights. See you in the skies. Continue reading →