The Outdoor Life

Choosing a Stand Up Paddle Board for Beginners

by Chris Sgaraglino | August 11, 2022 | Camping, Opinion, Paddle Boarding

Stability is a function of how much side to side motion and rocking you have when standing upright on the board and what amount of flotation the board has with your body weight balanced.

What is “Boondocking”?

by Chris Sgaraglino | April 27, 2022 | Camping, Opinion

In the simplest of terms: Boondocking has always been about camping, not living! But that does not mean that full-timers can’t Boondock. It’s more about how and where you camp.

Pets onboard need Life Jackets too!

by Chris Sgaraglino | July 23, 2020 | Opinion, Paddle Boarding, Reviews

A dog that adapts to a marine environment is a wonderful companion and an extra playmate for the kids, adding to the fun of going out on the water.

Understanding Ocean Tides & Current

by Chris Sgaraglino | May 29, 2020 | Kayaking, Opinion, Paddle Boarding

This is a must know for any kayaker thinking about heading out into the ocean! Knowing how tides & currents affect your ability to paddle can make your adventure an awesome one, or completely ruin your day, even put you into grave danger!

Central Florida Cycling

by Chris Sgaraglino | August 17, 2019 | Adv: Florida, Cycling, Home Page Features, Opinion

In the past 30 years, I have ridden all over the US, from west coast beaches of San Diego, the deserts of Barstow/Joshua Tree in California, the Red Rocks of Nevada, all throughout the Rocky Mountains in Colorado and now the gator-filled preserves of Florida.

Video: My name is Chris, I am a Clydesdale!

by Chris Sgaraglino | May 15, 2019 | Cycling, Opinion

We are not riders that you will typically find in the front of the pack unless it’s a windy day and others want to draft off us. Nor will you’ll see us on the podium of the Tour de France because we’ll be spending too much time at the beer tents along the route.