Here's a great way to tour Sonoma for the day -- paddle down the Russian River in an inflatable canoe. Take the family, take the dog, or just take it easy and roll down the river with your feet up over the tubes ... all for half the regular price. This eco-adventure takes place along the most secluded section of the Russian River, starting in … [Read more...]
If you've ever thought about riding a bike around San Francisco, but didn't want to pedal up all the hills, get a deal on an Electric Bike Tour that lets you ride around the city and over the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito, with a return by ferry. You can book this tour for $10 to $30 off the regular price (includes bike fitting & … [Read more...]
The Bay Area Dragons offer FREE dragon boat lessons every Saturday at 10:30 am in Foster City. They provide the life jackets, paddles, boats, and expert coaching. A dragon boat is a 44 foot canoe that seats 20 paddlers. Their flyer describes the dragon boat racing as "one of the fastest growing sports in North America. It's sort of like rowing or … [Read more...]
Here's a new whitewater rafting deal for 2012, this time from Adventure Connection via Living Social: a day of Whitewater Rafting on the South Fork of the American River, or Two Nights of Camping, One Day of Whitewater Rafting, and One Day of Wine Tasting. This is a fun outing to do with friends or family, or just show up solo and meet new and … [Read more...]
The San Francisco International Dragon Boat Festival at Treasure Island (September 17 - 18, 2011) is the largest competitive dragon boat festival in the United States. The event hosts more than 110 dragon boat teams and 3,500 dragon boat paddlers from across North America who will race the 500 and 300 meter courses. The Festival also features … [Read more...]
Half Moon Bay is a fun place for a kayak paddle because you can take it easy in Pillar Point Harbor, or venture out into rougher waters. To have this much fun for half off, take advantage of one of this weeks deals. You get your choice of a 2-hour single kayak, or a 1-hour double kayak rental for $20; or go all day in a double for $50. Kayaking … [Read more...]
Want to circle the city--by bicycle? I found this posting for a test ride of San Francisco's 49-Mile Scenic Bike Ride, planned for this weekend (Sunday, May 23, 2010) by David Baker + Partners, Architects. Riffing on the San Francisco Downtown Association's 1938 49-Mile Scenic Drive, the bike ride gives you a close up and personal peak at popular … [Read more...]
Point Reyes National Seashore, in West Marin, provides hikers with some of the best views around: waves crashing against rocky headlands, fern-laden canyons, open grasslands, lush hillsides, and shaded forests. Bear Valley Trail is the most popular hike in the park. Tomales Point Trail offers views of the ocean. But if you're not ambitious, … [Read more...]
If you've been to Golden Gate Park in San Francisco on a Sunday, you may have noticed the group of Lindy Hoppers, or swing dancers, kicking it up to jazz, blues and swing music in the fresh open air. If you wondered who they were, or how to join in the fun, here's the deal. Lindy in the Park, or LitP, founded by Lindy Hoppers Chad Kubo and Ken … [Read more...]
Achilles Tours gives the phrase "running around the city" a new twist. They give unique running tours of San Francisco, and offer a FREE "mystery fun run," at a leisurely pace, every second Friday of every month. "We tell everyone where and when to meet, and the distance and difficulty level of the run, but we don't tell them where we're … [Read more...]
