Shawna Newman

Shawna currently lives in Las Vegas where she gets in lots of great hiking at Red Rock Canyon and Valley of Fire State Park. When she has time, she visits National Parks in a quest to visit each one in the U.S. Shawna’s favorite outdoors activity is hiking and her favorite National Park (so far) is Badlands National Park in South Dakota.

What Size Kayak Do I Need?

Kayaking ranks high on the list of the most satisfying and enjoyable leisure activities around. It’s highly addictive, whether you’re doing it for fun, touring or fishing, spending relaxed weekends on the lake with family and friends, or getting your adrenaline pumping by beating whitewater rapids. Owning your kayak can be a thrilling thought. However,

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What Is Flatwater Kayaking?

Flatwater kayaking is the simplest and most common type of kayaking.  It can occur on any smooth body of water without waves or harsh currents. It’s an easy-going approach to kayaking that’s enjoyable for both beginners and experienced kayakers looking for a relaxing day. This type of kayaking is mainly done on small bodies of

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How Do Jet Skis Work?

While most jet ski riders are content to just enjoy the speed and leisure offered by a jet ski without needing to know how the magic happens, those with an affection for physics might wonder at some point during their ride “How do jet skis work exactly?” Like a boat, a jet ski, or PWC

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