Adventure Excursions

The Origins of Popular Water Sports   When we think of summer, we think of the lake and ocean as well as sports and sunshine. If we’re lucky, we can get the chance to combine all of these ideas by participating in a fun watersport on a sunny day. When we’re on the water jet skiing, wakeboarding , or water skiing, we’re focused on the fun we’re having and not on the fact that what we’re doing has a history. For those of us who like to learn the ins and outs of our favorite things, the history of these sports can be exciting to learn about and make our favorite water sports even better. So, to help you come to terms with just how amazing water sports are, here is a brief history of some of the most popular water sports that can be done on Lake Mead .   Water skiing Water skiing originates in Minnesota, USA and was created by two teenagers- Ben and Ralph Samuleson. The boys had the idea that if humans could ski on snow, they should be able to ski on water as well. A month...

A Beginner’s Guide to Kayaking   Years ago, traveling down rivers and streams on kayak was commonplace and sensible. Nowadays, we have motorized vehicles and large ships to use for travel instead, which has made kayaking a leisure activity. What’s the different between a canoe and a kayak ? In general, canoes are better for narrow channels of water like rivers and small lakes. Canoes are a two person job, with one sitting at each end of the canoe and paddling with a single-bladed paddle. The person at the back of the canoe is primarily responsible for steering. Kayaks are better for areas such as the ocean and large lakes. They’re better at handling large waves and strong wind. The operator of a kayak will sit on the hull with his or her legs covered by the deck. Kayaks are paddled using a double-bladed paddle and are steered by the pushing of pedals that move a rudder in the underside of the kayak. What benefits does kayaking have ? Participating in kayak trips has its a...