June 8, 2017
Celebrate our oceans! Today is World Oceans Day, an annual observation to honor, help protect, and conserve the world’s oceans. This year’s theme is Our Oceans, Our Future with a focus on encouraging solutions to plastic pollution and preventing marine litter for a healthier ocean and a better future. There are loads of World Oceans Day events and activities […]
June 7, 2017
Coming July 28 and August 11, 2017. Find your focus with Women’s Transformational Kayak Journeys. A 3-day trip starts from Bainbridge Island and travels across the Rich Passage in Washington’s Puget Sound to Blake Island. You’ll set up camp on Blake Island and enjoy kayaking, yoga, walking explorations of the island, beach art, delicious organic food, […]
June 5, 2017
Coming July 9, 2017. A cycling trip for the bucket list. The South American Epic from the folks at TDA Global Cycling is truly an epic ride from the southern tip of the continent to the northern tip of the continent. Starting in Cartagena, Colombia on the shores of the Caribbean, this 8,404 mile journey involves 128 […]
May 31, 2017
Coming October 13 and November 7, 2017. Exotic South Africa…accompany REI Women’s Adventures and their award winning South Africa Ultimate Women’s Adventure and Safari. In this 11-day journey, highlights include a 3-day safari at the famous Sabi Sand Reserve in search of the Big 5 (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and Cape buffalo), biking through the Cape Winelands to taste some of […]
May 30, 2017
Coming June 15, 2017. Ladies only! The Women’s Weekend in Vermont by the folks at Sojourn is a chance for bonding, learning, and fun on two wheels in a small group setting of 15-18 women. Your base will be on the shores of Lake Champlain in a historic hotel set on 700 acres of active tranquility. […]
May 26, 2017
Coming June 3, 2017. It’s Swim Defiance…not defiance as is bold disobedience, but Defiance as in Point Defiance, an area in Tacoma, Washington. But you will need a little (or maybe a lot!) of boldness to complete this 5K open swim in the chilly waters of Commencement Bay. (Water temp is estimated at 56-60 degrees F.) […]
May 25, 2017
Coming June 3, 2017. Small town charm at its best! It’s the annual Maritime Gig Festival and Blessing of the Fleet in Washington’s Gig Harbor, named one of Smithsonian Magazines Top Five Small Towns. This two-day event features a festive parade, classic car show, local food, live entertainment, and a family fun run. Stroll along the picturesque waterfront […]
May 24, 2017
Coming June 3, 2017. Celebrate women, fitness, family, and fun at the Freihofer’s Run for Women! This all-women 5K race takes you through the heart of downtown Albany, past the NY State Capitol and city hall. It’s a chip-timed run along paved roads and trails, through Washington Park (design by Calvert Vaux and Fredrick Olmsted, who […]
May 22, 2017
Coming September 24, 2017. Saddle up for a good cause! It’s the 5th annual Cowgirl Up for the Cure at Brush Creek Ranch. Spend 3-nights at this all inclusive luxury ranch in Saratoga, Wyoming with a special bonus that a portion of your registration fee goes toward the Susan G. Komen Foundation, the world’s largest breast cancer […]
May 19, 2017
Coming June 24, 2017. Bring on your inner Shrek! It’s the Teton Ogre Adventure Race, a multi-sport adventure race in the mountains of Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming. Go all-out with the 24 hour event that includes 45 miles of mountain biking, 15-23 miles on foot, and 22 miles of packrafting through Class I-II level waters. Work […]
May 17, 2017
Coming July 9, 2017. Girls do it better and have more fun too! It’s the Camp of Champions Ladies Week in that year-round playground of Whistler, Canada. This 7-day camp will have you on the slopes, on the trails, on the lakes, and jumping on the trampolines. Held in small groups of 6-8 with the best female […]
May 12, 2017
Coming May 13 and 14, 2017. Celebrate Mom at the Great Mother’s Day Race held in two locations in Florida. These chip timed, 5K races are open to the whole family and include free race pictures, dry-fit shirt, race medal, custom bib, goodie bag, awards and prizes, food and drinks, and more. The Sarasota location will […]
May 11, 2017
Coming August 12, 2017. Explore the backcountry of Beautiful British Columbia with the Selkirk Mountain Experience’s Hut to Hut Trekking. Spend a week hiking through stunning scenery from alpine meadows to massive glaciers. Share this hike with a maximum of 5 guests as you travel along a network of well-maintained trails staying in three alpine chalets. Prices […]
May 10, 2017
Coming June 8, 2017. Have you heard…or should we say herd?! It’s the Vashon Sheepdog Classic! Take a ferry over to Vashon Island, just 20 minutes west of Seattle, to watch a unique competition that celebrates the abilities of our four-legged friends as they compassionately herd sheep through a series of courses designed to show off their skills. This popular […]
May 9, 2017
Coming October 11, 2017. You had us at active and wine! The Wildland Adventures Women’s Active Wine Adventure is a 10-day exploration through Chile and Argentina. Highlights include biking through vineyards, horseback riding through the dramatic landscapes of canyon country, exploring historic cities on foot, spa treatments, gourmet meals and spirits, cooking classes, visits to local […]
May 8, 2017
Various dates and location in 2017. No mat needed…just bring your water bottle and wear white! The Lolë White Tour (LWT) is one big yoga party with a dress code. Put away the colorful leggings and bright tops, this is a day for wearing white (or at least a white top and light colored bottoms) to show […]
May 5, 2017
Coming May 7, 2017. ¡Vámonos! It’s the Cinco de Mayo Run in the heart of downtown Portland, Oregon this Sunday. Choose from the half marathon, 10K, or 5K distances for this chip timed race that’s celebrating its 15 year anniversary. This year’s courses are flat and fast and cross over at least two of the city’s bridges. […]
May 4, 2017
Coming June 9, 2017. Adventure seekers, this one’s for you! In it’s inaugural debut, the OUTFOUND Series is a 3-day event focusing on all things adventure- and outdoor-related. Get ready to see the latest and greatest in products and services, listen to informative speakers, attend hands-on workshops, chill to live musical performances, watch outdoor films, […]
May 3, 2017
Coming May 29, 2017. It’s big and bold…it’s the BolderBOULDER! With over 50,000 participants, this 10K is the third largest running race in the United States and the 7th largest in the world. Held every Memorial Day, the route starts and finishes at the University of Colorado’s Folsom Field with a few surprises along the […]
April 28, 2017
Various dates and locations. If you’re not covered in mud by the end, you didn’t do it right! It’s the Survivor Mud Run, an extreme 5K mud race that challenges you with around 20 killer obstacles. You’ll have to scramble, climb, jump, shimmy, and tough your way through the Muddy Bayou, the Great Wall of […]
April 27, 2017
Coming May 3, 2017. Don your Kentucky Derby finest to watch the Great Steamboat Race! As part of the Kentucky Derby Festival, this race takes place on the Ohio River in the span that runs between Louisville, Kentucky and Jeffersonville, Indiana. It’s the the Belle of Louisville, the hometown vessel and the oldest river steamboat in […]
April 26, 2017
Coming August 26, 2017. A trekking tour in exotic Papua New Guinea. The folks at World Expeditions are offering an 11-day, women-only adventure along the Kokoda Track. The Kokoda Track was the site of bitter fighting between Australian and Japanese armies during the early days of World War II. The Track links the southern and northern coast of Papua […]
April 25, 2017
Coming September 15, 2017. Tours specifically designed by women for women traveling alone. The Australian-based Women’s Own Adventure company offers a collection of holidays for single women who want to travel in a small group to amazing destinations. Take the Blue Mountains – Six Foot Track tour, for example, a 3-day adventure filled with dramatic scenery, awe-inspiring […]
April 24, 2017
Coming September 2, 2017. An active journey Touring the Balkan Beauties with Lyn Taylor’s Adventure Travel! This 23-day, all-women tour takes you through four Balkan countries: Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia and Montenegro. Highlights include hiking in the Julian Alps; visits to the historical cities of Ljubljana, Zagreb, Cetinje, Novi Sad, and Belgrade with castles, cultural experiences, churches, museums, and quaint town centers; kayaking on the River Soča; visiting […]