Best of … outdoor adventure activities

Contributed by Tim Brugger, Catalogs.com Top 10 Guru

No sense staying indoors during the nice, warm summer months.

Sure, there’s a time and place for lounging, but all that Vitamin D coming down in the form of the sun’s rays can light a spark. When it does, take a look at some of these outdoor adventure activities; perfect to scratch your adventuresome itch.

Kayaking

Awesome in tandem

Outdoor adventure activities, such as kayaking for example, are even more memorable when you’re able to share the utter terror of your daring deed with that special someone. Actually, there’s no need to traverse class 5 rapids to have a great kayak adventure. The tandem, inflatable Bandit II Kayak from Northwest River Supplies is ideal for getting up and down the river in comfort and style. And the likelihood of accidentally paddling over a sheer cliff is virtually nil.

Paintball warfare

Exhilarating outdoor fun

Ahh; nothing quite like a lovely summer day. A cool breeze, traversing the forest getting in touch with nature, then stalking and subsequently destroying friends and family with a perfectly planned and executed ambush. What could be nicer? Destroying said enemy with the Alpha Tactical Paintball Gun (complete with Army insignia) comes to mind. And this is just one of the many weapons of destruction, or at least humiliation, you’ll find at Gander Mountain .

Off-roading

Get on your ATV

There are places an ATV can go that cars simply can’t follow; which is step #1 in the beginning of any adventure. Easily one of the most enjoyable outdoor adventure activities is beating down the bush in an ATV and exploring previously unseen territory. These Moose Black Track Bars from Off-Road Products by Dennis Kirk will help make the ride a lot safer and more comfortable.

Fly fishing

Commune with nature

Fly fishing isn’t for the impatient or feint of heart; it takes too much practice. But coming to the end of the trail and finding your own, private fishing hole and teasing trout (it must have been 4 feet long!) with a perfectly placed cast is borderline Nirvana. And when the fishing Gods smile upon you, this is one of the few outdoor adventure activities that end with a delicious meal for your efforts. Increasing your chances of success is as simple as using the Hydros 905-4 rod from Orvis Fly Fishing.

Adventure for everyone

Accessibility products get you outdoors

Not getting around like you used? No need to let that stop you from enjoying some outdoor adventure activities; like a good, long camping trip. The folks at Access to Recreation have one objective; provide equipment designed specifically for handicapped individuals to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. The first tent of its kind, the Freedom Wheelchair Accessible Tent is just one of many examples.

Bow hunting

Hone your inner outdoorsman

Depending on which state you live in, bow hunting season probably isn’t far off. And talk about your outdoor adventure activities, bow hunting with the Dalaa Takedown Recurve from 3Rivers Archery is about as adventuresome as you can get. Don’t want to wait until bow hunting season? Then check out 3Rivers Archery’s bow fishing section; they’ve got everything you need all in one, handy area.