Where: Monahans Sandhills State Park, Monahans, TXCost: $3 daily admission, less than $10 for board rentalLink:Monahans SandhillsDate: October 2013Comments: Sand was much softer than snow, like falling into a pillow. Board wax makes a big difference if you want to build up speed. Sand will get in your camera lenses, learned the hard way!
Where: Fencing Institute of Texas, Farmers Branch, TXCost: Free Intro Class on FridaysLink:Fencing Institute of TexasDate: October 2014Comments: This is much more of a mental game between your partner than I had anticipated, but still expect to break a sweat. The free intro class is mostly kids, so I would recommend coming with a partner as an adult. Dueling…
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Where: Bighorn Sheep Canyon, Canon City, ColoradoCost: $30 Groupon, regularly $60 (and still worth every penny)Link: Echo Canyon River ExpeditionsDate: July 2014Comments: The Bighorn Sheep expedition was an experience that I will never forget. The trip took a break midway through for us to stretch our legs and for the more adventurous folks to jump into the rapids. Make…
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Where: Ecopark Cantun-Chi, Quintana Roo, MexicoCost: $70 which includes admission to the park and guided tour of all five cenotesLink: Ecopark Cantun-ChiDate: January 2015Comments: The cliff diving at Cantun-Chi could not be more scenic. However, make sure you check the water levels before diving in. As you can see from this picture with my brother, the levels can get quite…
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Where: Molasses Reef, Key Largo, FLCost: $85 (includes boat ride, two tanks, weights and dive master)Link: Scuba OperatorDate: September 2013Comments: Opt for a wetsuit if you are afraid of jelly fish!
Where: Dallas Glass Art, Dallas, TX Cost: $50-150 per person Link: Dallas Glass Art Lessons Date: March 2015 Comments: The glass workers make this look effortless, but it requires quite a bit of experience to make even basic object. The instructors will gauge your level of interest and experience to guide you into making something…
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Where: Indoor Soccer Zone, Dallas, TX Cost: $35 per person Link: Bubble Soccer USA Date: June 2014 Comments: Words are difficult to describe how fun and crazy this game is. The rules are similar to soccer, only everyone is wearing a large bubble. Players are allowed to run into each other at full speed, sending…
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Where: Brownwood, TX Cost: Free Link: Brownwood Beekeeping Date: April 2018 Comments: Braving the initial fear of a swarm of angry bees, you soon learn to see the bees in a new light. Up close and not fearing for your life, you can clearly watch them work like a well oiled machine. While this adventure…
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Where: Punta Cana, PR Cost: $120 Link: El Tour Caribe Date: January 2017 Comments: Immerse yourself in a foreign world by exploring the ship wrecks around Punta Cana. The experience of floating down a flooded stairway is one I will not soon forget, nor the surprise from the ship’s inhabitants once we entered their home.…
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Where: Ecopark Cantun-Chi, Quintana Roo, Mexico Cost: $70 which includes admission to the park and guided tour of all five cenotes Link: Ecopark Cantun-Chi Date: January 2015 Comments: The cliff diving at Cantun-Chi could not be more scenic. However, make sure you check the water levels before diving in. As you can see from this…
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