Papakolea (Green Sand Beach), Hawaii
August 12, 2013
Another in our series of off-the-beaten-track gems, Papakolea (Green Sand Beach), Hawaii is a great hike and great beach. One of only two green sand beaches in the world, the color is from the olivine crystals which have eroded from the basalt (lava) flows in the cinder cone. This remote beach is reached by a 2.5 mile […]
Hovertrek by Neoteric Hovercraft
August 9, 2013
Wouldn’t it be great to zoom over land and water without changing vehicles? Well, you can with a Novertrek by Neoteric Hovercraft. A hovercraft floats on a cushion of slightly pressurized air so that you can travel easily over a variety of surfaces – land, water, mud, sand or ice. Neoteric offers different sizes and […]
Crystal River Manatee Tour & Dive, Florida
August 9, 2013
Swim with sea cows? Yes, you can with Crystal River Manatee Tour & Dive. They offer snorkel tours year-round in the warm waters of Crystal River where the West Indian Manatee love to rest and feed. These gentle, curious giants of the sea are mostly herbivorous and measure up to 13 feet long, and weigh […]
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 […]
Venomous Sand Sled
August 8, 2013
Check out the Venomous Sand Sled. This lightweight sled is specially designed to work on wet or dry sand and is super easy to use. It has a foam seat cushion to keep your bottom comfortable, side handles to hang on to, and grip tape so your feet have some traction as you slide down […]
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve, Colorado
August 8, 2013
Ever heard of sand sledding or sandboarding? Well, Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve in Colorado contains the tallest dunes in North America and is just perfect for trying out this sport. With specially designed sleds or boards that slide across the sand rather than sink into it, you can slide down anywhere on […]
Amanyara Resort, Turks and Caicos Islands
August 8, 2013
Gorgeous, luxury on Providenciales, one of the Turks and Caicos Islands. Amanyara Resort, translated from Sanskrit as ‘place of peace’, is on a secluded white-sand beach with some of the world’s best wall and reef diving. From villas with your own private plunge pool to the pool pavilion suite with gym and club car for […]
The Hornit
August 7, 2013
A much needed safety accessory for the urban cyclist. The Hornit is a small device that attaches to your handlebars and at the press of a trigger will let out a sound of 140 decibels. Definitely loud enough for cars to hear you even with traffic noise. There is also a “Park” mode which is […]
Round Bike Mirror by Sunlite
August 7, 2013
A safety accessory for the urban cyclist. The Round Bike Mirror by Sunlite is a simple mirror that attaches easily to your handlebars. Made of chrome with either a red or yellow reflector on the back of the mirror, it’s just the thing you need on those busy city streets to keep you safe.
SheRide Mountain Bike Camps
August 7, 2013
Coming September 14, 2013 (Durango, CO) and October 12, 2013 (Moab, UT). Join SheRide on their 2-day mountain bike camp. These enthusiastic women will teach you proper mountain bike techniques and help you build the skills and confidence to take on any trail. All levels are welcome. A supportive, women-only environment to boost your mountain […]
Climate Ride NYC-DC
August 6, 2013
Coming September 21, 2013. A ride for a good cause. The goal of Climate Ride is to raise awareness and support sustainability, bike advocacy, and environmental causes. Climate Ride NYC-DC is a five day cycling adventure that starts in the heart of Manhattan and ends on the steps of the U.S. Capitol. They take care […]
Ice-Grip
August 6, 2013
Ice it without having to use your hands. Ice-Grip is a new cold therapy product that has a kind of zip-lock bag attached to a soft, form-fitting bandage with Velcro fasteners. Here’s how it works: fill the bag up with ice, then position it over the injured area, and fasten the stretchy material with dual […]
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 […]
sugru
August 5, 2013
The multi-purpose squishy fix-it. Sugru is a piece of self-setting rubber that bonds to almost any surface and after 24 hours cures to a tough, flexible silicone rubber. Use it to fix broken beach umbrella ribs, create a soft grip for your walking stick, repair a hole in your hiking shoes, etc. It’s waterproof, temperature […]
Jules’ Undersea Lodge
August 5, 2013
Channel your inner mermaid. The Jules’ Undersea Lodge offers overnight stays in their underwater hotel in Key Largo, Florida. Originally a research laboratory used to explore the continental shelf off the coast of Puerto Rico, it has been modified to have an air conditioned living space with 2 private bedrooms, a small kitchen, hot showers […]
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 […]
Footbike Track
August 2, 2013
More than an adult scooter. The Footbike Track is a performance scooter that initially was designed to be a low impact running machine. With a large front wheel like a bicycle and a footboard like a skateboard and even brakes, it’s a great tool for for ski training, velodrome training, runners, cross trainers, and triathletes. […]
Slimming Tank by UR Sportswear
August 2, 2013
What TrailblazerGirl wouldn’t like a top called Slimming? Yes, the Slimming Tank by UR Sportswear actually does make you look slimmer with its clever use of color and design. Another great feature of this tank is the built-in bra that has fabric to cover your bust area but the rest is made out of mesh […]
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 […]
Bali Goddess Retreats
August 1, 2013
Coming throughout the year. A chance to pamper yourself like a TrailblazerGirl goddess! The Bali Goddess Retreats are located in Seminyak, the high end spa and boutique shopping capital of Bali. Included in the 7 day Rejuvenation & Yoga Retreat Package are luxury accommodations, healthy, organic meals, daily yoga and fitness sessions, 7 hours 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. […]
Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
August 1, 2013
Coming January 8, 2014. Join Mickey and the gang for the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. Some of the races are already sold out, but there is still room in the final race of the weekend – the namesake, Walt Disney World Marathon. The full marathon is a 26.2-mile course through all four Walt Disney […]
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 […]
“Almost Somewhere: Twenty-Eight Days on the John Muir Trail” by Suzanne Roberts
July 31, 2013
Suzanne Roberts shares her incredible journey in “Almost Somewhere: Twenty-Eight Days on the John Muir Trail”. This well-written, entertaining book about a woman, just out of college and her two girlfriends, braving the over 200-mile long-distance trail in the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Her backcountry adventures are chronicled in diary format with insight, humor, and […]