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9 of the most beautiful places to go white water rafting

White water rafting is an exhilarating adventure whether you are experienced or not. All over the world you can take rafting trips from beginner level to expert, and each trip allows you to experience your destination through active participation with the environment. … Read more

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Are You Tough Enough to be a Canyon Cowboy?

The massive Unaweep Canyon in Gateway, Colorado has formations estimated to be over a billion years old, and their unique shapes are thought to be molded by the flowing waters of the Colorado and Gunnison rivers. These vibrant red rocks … Read more

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Bears For Humanity: A Cuddly Gift That Gives Back

Whether we’re packing for a purpose or taking trips that give back, Surf and Sunshine loves social good platforms. We believe that todays connected world is capable leveraging the new resources we have like technology, e-commerce and social media to … Read more

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Retreat from Technology in Algarve Portugal

When was the last time you truly disconnected from technology and connected with friends? For most of us, it’s been a while. It’s now common and accepted (if annoying) to constantly be checking our phones, answering texts and updating social … Read more

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6 Hot Rock Concerts Around the World

What is it about music that moves your soul? Why does it get in our heads and run through our bodies like electricity? It alters our moods, it inspires us, it returns memories and becomes the soundtrack to new ones. Music has … Read more

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The Happiest Dog-Gone Room in the House

Thunk! I saw the light in the kitchen ceiling sway with the commotion overhead. My mother shouted, “What is going on up there?” She didn’t miss a beat as she chopped away at vegetables and just shook her head when … Read more

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14 Ways to Get Dirty in Gateway Colorado

Are you looking for an escape from the mundane? A place to test your limits and push yourself harder than you ever thought possible? Nestled within the sweeping expanse of red rock buttes at the convergence of five western Colorado … Read more

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8 Easy Ways to Share Some Soul

In the latest Kia Soul commercial, we see the Hamsters bring different people and cultures together through the power of music and an epic jam session to put more positivity out in the world. Listen as Nathaniel Rateliff & Soul … Read more

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Family Road Trip Ideas to 5 National Parks

Do you have any exciting trips planned for the near future? Is your family looking to get out of town and explore something new? If so, these 5 National Parks are perfect for a family road trip.  A family vacation … Read more

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Best Non Theme Park Activities near Orlando

Let’s face it, while the whole do every theme park all day every day until you drop family vacation is something we all have done and loved, it’s not really something you can do every single time you visit Orlando. Sometimes … Read more

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Beach Bum Adventures in Myrtle Beach

Thanks to KAYAK for partnering on this post. How do you plan an amazing bachelorette party? It isn’t as easy as I thought it would be. One of my best friends from childhood is getting married, and she wants a … Read more

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8 Fun Ways to Use a Movie Projector

Projectors have come a long way since the days they were rolled into the classroom on metal carts and used to transcribe endless pages of notes. These days they’re smaller, lighter and more portable than ever. They’re also way more … Read more