Rod Shegem

Kayaking is one of the most enjoyable, and relatively safe, recreational activities on the water. With any water activity though, it is imperative to be aware of what can go wrong and how to respond, as the situation can become very serious, very quickly. Understanding the associated hazards and risks that can come along with kayaking will help you make smart, conscious decisions when out on the water. Read on for a few general safety tips to keep in mind when kayaking.
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Joshua Tree National Park, located in southern California, is a coming together of two distinctive ecosystems – the high Colorado Desert and the low Mojave Desert. Thanks to this unique combination, the park is home to a delightful variety of plant and animal species in a landscape smattered with boulders, buttresses, rugged mountains, desert plains, and gold mining ruins. For young and old alike, there is something for everyone at Joshua Tree National Park to see and explore.
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The best destinations for spring breakers are known for their exciting nightlife and fun daytime activities. These five vacation spots are some of the most popular destinations to go for spring break.

Surfing is a great way to spend some time in the water, but it takes a little bit of skill. Most people can pick it up fairly quickly if they take the time to take a class or read up on the basics. There are a fundamental rules that everyone needs to learn to have a good time on the waves.

Traveling can be quite an expense, but it doesn’t have to be. With the right strategy, you can bring down your travel costs significantly. The next time you’re planning your next trip, consider these money saving tips.

Huntington Beach, California is often referred to as the Surf City of the United States. With natural ocean swells enticing surfers from all over the world, it’s not difficult to understand why. There are other activities for locals and tourists, however. For beach lovers, dog owners, and even those itching for a European getaway, there is something for everyone. Here are some of the top things to do in Huntington Beach.

Kayaking in the winter can add an adventurous aspect to an otherwise familiar kayaking route. However, more preparation and knowledge is required to navigate a cold weather kayaking trip successfully. When preparing for this kind of activity, there are several aspects to be aware of that differ from kayaking in the warmer months.

The world’s most popular sport just got more exciting thanks to Player FM’s list of Best US Soccer Podcasts, the best way to catch up on soccer news, discover game streams, and gain insights from some of the country’s sharpest soccer minds.

Winter weather is just around the bend or already here for some northerners. The cold can be biting and unforgiving, so we take precautions to protect ourselves. In the same way that we prepare ourselves before braving the chills, preparing our automobiles is a must. Doing so can prevent unwanted dangers associated with cold temperatures. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that 17% of car crashes happen during the winter season.

A good manager can be worth their weight in gold, but good managers are not generally born, they are developed. This is because good management requires a wide range of skills that most people aren’t born with. Most managers are promoted by performance in a particular arena, but when they are promoted, they need to perform well in a broader variety of areas. Here are three common management problems and how to fix them.

Some travel-worthy cities seem to get skipped over by tourists naturally. Perhaps they have a bad rap from the past like Detroit which suffered from post-recession urban blight. Others may have needed a facelift to renovate and create more green spaces. Still, others could be overshadowed by closer, larger cities. Whatever the reason, here’s a list of the most underrated cities in the world.

Group and family traveling pushes individuals out of comfort zones by spending time in a new destination. Go another step further to test mental, physical, financial, spiritual, and street-smart limits by traveling alone. Solo travel forces the individual to learn more about him or herself in a sink-or-swim situation with no safety net. If the outcome isn’t ideal, traveling forces the individual to mature and become a better person from those experiences. Who is this person?

Changing a car’s engine oil, as recommended by the automaker, is arguably the single most important form of preventive automotive maintenance. All gas-powered cars use oil to reduce friction and heat in the engine while also moving particulate matter away from the engine. Rather than spending hundreds of dollars per year on professional oil change services, though, car owners should consider changing it themselves.