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Polar Bear Cruise – Spitsbergen Archipelago
January 22, 2014
Coming July 10, July 19, August 6, 2014. An Arctic adventure cruise complete with polar bears! The Polar Bear Cruise – Spitsbergen Archipelago is a 10-day cruise around the islands closest to the North Pole at a time of year with almost continuous midsummer daylight. Highlights include daily excursions with expert naturalists to view abundant […]
Olympus Marathon
January 21, 2014
Coming June 29, 2014. Running with the gods. The Olympus Marathon is a 44km trail running race on Mt Olympus, in northern Greece. Yes, that Mt Olympus, the legendary home of the Greek Gods! Runners travel the sacred trail ancient Greeks followed to Olympus, the tallest mountain in Greece, where they ascended every year in […]
Adult Space Academy
October 31, 2013
Ever dream of being an astronaut? Well, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, in Huntsville Alabama is offering weekend programs for adults to train like an astronaut! There is a 1/6th gravity chair that simulate walking on the moon and a multi-axis trainer that gives you the experience of navigating a tumble-spin. You’ll try your hand […]
MEGA ZIPS, Louisville, Kentucky
October 30, 2013
Zip lining in a cave? Yes, MEGA ZIPS in Louisville, Kentucky is the only underground zipline and adventure tour in the world! This is a man-made cavern that was a former limestone mine converted to an underground adventure park with 6 zip lines (including a dual racing zip!) and 2 challenge bridges. The up to […]
Hotel Kakslauttanen, Finland
October 16, 2013
A unique experience to view the Aurora Borealis. In the wintertime, the Hotel Kakslauttanen in northern Finland offers lodging in glass igloos. Made out of a special thermal glass that doesn’t frost over even with variations in the outside and inside temperatures, you’ll stay relatively toasty inside and enjoy laying in bed viewing the beautiful […]
Adirondack Scenic Railroad’s Fall Foliage Train
October 1, 2013
A wonderful way to experience the beautiful fall foliage colors of the Adirondacks. Operating from September 12th through October 19th, the Adirondack Scenic Railroad’s Fall Foliage Train travels through remote forests, over rivers and streams to areas that are not accessible by car. There’s a 4 hour layover at the Thendara Station, and you can […]
Richardson Farm Corn Maze
September 25, 2013
Feel like a kid again and head over to Richardson Farm Corn Maze in Spring Grove, Illinois. It’s the world’s largest corn maze and is open from August through October 27, 2013. This year’s theme is a tribute to the 50 year anniversary of the Beatles’ first album with 33 acres of living, 12-14 foot […]
Urban Dare
September 17, 2013
An Amazing Race-like adventure! Grab a friend, get you thinking cap and running shoes on, and sign up for Urban Dare. Offered on various dates in major cities throughout the US, this is a fun race that involves mental and physical challenges like climbing a wall, solving a riddle, or taking a picture of a […]
Viceroy Maldives
August 16, 2013
The ultimate, secluded, tropical getaway. Take a seaplane taxi to the Viceroy Maldives Resort located on the private island of Vagaru in the Indian Ocean. The beautiful villas resemble the hull of an inverted Maldivian “dhoni” (a traditional fishing boat), and you can choose either one over the water or on the beach, each with […]
Kona Eco Adventures
August 9, 2013
BIG FUN on the Big Island! The exceptional folks at Kona Eco Adventures offers ATV, zipline, and nature hiking tours on the slopes of Mauna Loa. The guided ATV tour travels about 12.5 miles through trails filled with Koa, Ohia, and Sandalwood trees, gorgeous-smelling Hawaiian Ginger, and other native Hawaiian flora. First-timers as well as […]
The Bridge Climb, Sydney, Australia
August 6, 2013
Tired of climbing mountains? Well, how about climbing a bridge? The Bridge Climb is a unique experience where you scale the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the world’s largest steel-arch bridge. You travel 1,332 steps securely latched to the bridge as you walk on catwalks, ascend 4 ladders, and cross the spine of the bridge. A spectacular view of […]
Snorkel and Dolphin Adventure by Body Glove, Hawaii
August 5, 2013
Body Glove Hawaii delivers the mostest fantastic Snorkel and Dolphin Adventure cruise ever. On TrailblazerGirl’s recent trip to the Big Island of Hawaii, she was lucky enough to experience the “aloha” spirit of the friendly crew on this 65-foot catamaran. The 4.5 hour cruise that leaves from historic Kailua Kona town is a great way […]
Vienna to Venice with Erickson Cycle Tours
August 2, 2013
Coming August 18, 2013. Though TrailblazerGirl usually likes to feature women-only tours, we couldn’t pass up sharing with our readers the Vienna to Venice Tour with Erickson Cycle Tours. It promises to be a fantastic 15 days filled with magnificent alpine scenery, quaint villages, beautiful green meadows and blue lakes, and the soaring peaks of […]
SkyJump in Auckland, New Zealand
August 1, 2013
Okay, thrill-seeking TrailblazerGirls…next time you’re in Auckland, New Zealand, try SkyJump. It’s sort of like base jumping with a wire attached. You take the elevator to the top of a very, very tall building where you then drop 630 feet for about 11 seconds at around 50mph to land in the Sky City plaza below. […]
The Great Bull Run
July 31, 2013
Coming August (Virginia), October (Atlanta), and December (Houston) 2013. Ever thought about running with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain? Well, first give it a try without leaving the US. This is the inaugural year for The Great Bull Run where you will position yourself somewhere along a quarter mile track waiting for a dozen bulls […]
Nepal: Annapurna Base Camp by Call of the Wild
July 8, 2013
Coming November 7, 2013. Our friends at Call of the Wild alerted us to a special tour of theirs called Nepal: Annapurna Base Camp which commemorates the 35th anniversary of the first American team to summit the world’s tenth highest mountain. It’s significant to note that this American team was lead by mountaineering legend Arlene […]
EdgeWalk at the CN Tower, Toronto, Canada
June 28, 2013
Deviate from the usual tourist activities the next time you’re in Toronto. Try the EdgeWalk at the CN Tower. Walk the circumference of the roof of the restaurant at 1,168ft above the ground! You’re provided with a special Walk suit, then secured with a harness. A guide points out the various landmarks of the city […]
Explore the Heart & Soul Borneo, Malaysia by Adventurous Women
March 5, 2013
Coming March 9, 2014. (Yes, start planning now) This 13-day active adventure takes you across the natural treasures of Borneo, the third largest island in the world. The Explore the Heart & Soul Borneo, Malaysia by Adventurous Women will visit one of the only orangutan sanctuaries in the world, exotic caves and national parks, lowland […]
The Color Run Series
November 5, 2012
Coming in November & December 2012. “The Color Run 5k is a unique experience focused less on speed and more on crazy color fun with friends and family.” Start with a white t-shirt. Then, each kilometer of the event is associated with a designated color: yellow, orange, pink, blue, etc. As you reach that Color […]
GoPano micro
October 22, 2012
Dream in panorama-vision? The GoPano micro is a lens attachment for the iPhone 4/4S that enables you to create 360° panoramic videos. Just snap the lens to your iPhone and tap record to make 360° videos instantly. But wait, there’s more! With the free GoPano video player app, these videos will be interactive, so you […]
The Ocean Floor Race
September 17, 2012
Coming February 4, 2013. A non-stop 160 miles race across the amazing White Desert of Western Egypt, the Ocean Floor Race will feel like you’re exploring another planet. Walkers are welcome too since you will have all of the necessary supports to cross the desert, marveling at the natural beauty and living out those deep […]