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AfriCat: Big Cat Conservation (Video)

Posted on September 26, 2019October 7, 2019 by Aaron Shade in Namibia, Video

Big cats and other carnivores have been on the decline for a long time as they have nowhere to go. Farmers do not want them eating up their livestock and humanity’s footprint is continuously increasing. Hunters make them trophies or just kill them for sport. Others are taken to zoos around the world. To see these animals driven to extinction is terrible; as they are so beautiful and deserve to survive. That is why we support the AfriCat Foundation.

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Norway: Epic Road Trip

Posted on August 2, 2018September 20, 2019 by Aaron Shade in Norway, Stories, Video

The Drive

Driving in Norway was easier than we thought it would be. The road signs were easy to follow and many times we had the road all to ourselves. Doing a car camping road trip through the country was very peaceful compared to anything we’ve ever done in the U.S. or in Costa Rica. It was hard to believe we drove over 2,000 km, but some of the best views were right off the road. Why do a 20 km hike for one view, when you can drive for a thousand? Here were some of our best views.

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Our Extreme Adventure – Zion National Park

Posted on March 1, 2018September 20, 2019 by Aaron Shade in Hiking, Photography, Stories, USA, Video

We just got back from Utah after visiting Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks. Our goal was to go to a national park in the winter to avoid the crowds and hopefully get a little snow for our photos. We got our wish! Both parks were stunningly beautiful and we did some hikes that tested the bounds of our fear of heights. It was not only a park visit; it was truly an accomplishment. Here are the main places we visited while in Zion. Continue reading “Our Extreme Adventure – Zion National Park” →

Oregon Solar Eclipse 2017

Posted on August 31, 2017September 20, 2019 by Aaron Shade in Hiking, Oregon, Photography, Stories, Video

A solar eclipse is something I have always wanted to see, but never really expected to. Especially not right in my home state of Oregon, where I live within 50 miles from totality! I have seen plenty of lunar eclipses which are a lot more common, but no where near as cool. This hasn’t happened here in nearly 100 years, so I would consider it a “once in a lifetime” event. And it definitely lived up to my expectations and beyond.

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Isla Tortuga Banana Boats and Snorkeling – Costa Rica

Posted on July 20, 2017September 20, 2019 by Aaron Shade in Costa Rica, Stories, Video

For my 40th birthday, I wanted to do something pretty awesome. I always enjoy doing some kind of boat ride whenever I travel. So we took this cruise from Puntarenas to Isla Tortuga. What a beautiful trip! The boat ride was nice with a loaded bar, a couple of mini pools to stay cool, and awesome views. It couldn’t get much better…… Continue reading “Isla Tortuga Banana Boats and Snorkeling – Costa Rica” →

Have you ever zip-lined before? Not like this! – Costa Rica

Posted on July 6, 2017September 20, 2019 by Aaron Shade in Costa Rica, Stories, Video

For my 40th birthday, I knew I wanted to do something epic. I wanted something that would challenge my fears and push the limits of my comfort zone. While I have been zip-lining before, it was kind of like a ski run down the kids training slopes compared to this. My first impression was WOW! The views were incredible. It was beyond words that could adequately describe it. I was speeding over the jungle canopy 500+ feet below and could hardly breathe at times because of the wind combined with my speed. Brianna thought that her helmet would fall off, but the helmet wasn’t going anywhere. Continue reading “Have you ever zip-lined before? Not like this! – Costa Rica” →

Kissing Crocodiles in Costa Rica

Posted on June 22, 2017September 20, 2019 by Aaron Shade in Costa Rica, Stories, Video

No, we never kissed a crocodile and don’t ever plan to. We did get the chance to pet one when we went on a crocodile tour down the Tarcoles river in Costa Rica. The tour was an unexpected part of our trip, but those usually are the best kind of adventures. We stopped to go look at the crocodiles from the highway bridge, but as soon as we parked, we were instantly approached by people offering a boat tour down the river. The decision to go wasn’t difficult and it became one of the highlights of our trip. We would highly recommend it if you happen to get down there. It was epic! Continue reading “Kissing Crocodiles in Costa Rica” →

Our Amazing Trip to Costa Rica – Teaser Trailer

Posted on June 8, 2017September 20, 2019 by Aaron Shade in Costa Rica, Stories, Video

We just got back from spending 8 solid days in Costa Rica. Our first thought is WOW! The beauty of this place is astonishing. Around every corner was something new and we would definitely go back someday to see all we missed. Why did we take so long to go to this place? Continue reading “Our Amazing Trip to Costa Rica – Teaser Trailer” →

Bluest Lake You Have Ever Seen – Crater Lake Oregon

Posted on April 27, 2017September 20, 2019 by Aaron Shade in Oregon, Stories, Video

We tried to get some pictures of Crater Lake on our first night there. It didn’t work out so well as the snow rolled in. It was cold and very windy. You never truly know what to expect when you attempt to photograph a sunset, but that is part of the adventure, right?

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Our First Canada Adventure – Vancouver B.C.

Posted on April 13, 2017September 20, 2019 by Aaron Shade in Stories, Vancouver, Video

While my first trip outside the U.S. was Japan, this was my second, believe it or not. A mere six-hour drive from Portland, and you can escape the U.S. for Canadian hospitality. We took a long weekend for the Fourth of July holiday and ended up celebrating Canada Day on July 1st. It was something truly special as they really know how to be patriotic. We hit all of the tourist areas and also hit up some amazing places within the city. We enjoyed great food and stayed in a mid-rise apartment building with a view of the city. I left thinking, why didn’t I do this sooner? Continue reading “Our First Canada Adventure – Vancouver B.C.” →