The Preparation The winter was fading into spring when, almost ritualistically, Helen, my wife of 28 years, and I began to think about possible destinations for our family’s next summer escape. The recurrent question of staying in the US or traveling to a European destination became the bulk of the conversation that evening.  Truth be… Read more »

Few things can help families grow closer like shared experiences in the outdoors such as hunting, fishing, wingshooting, and African safaris. The memories, inside jokes, and learning experiences bond family members together. If your children are still in school, then the best time to plan these adventures is during school breaks. In this blog we… Read more »

Children…when should they travel outdoors with you? The conversation begins like this, “I have three children, their ages are 5, 8, and 11. The 11 year old is old enough for us to take on our hunting and/or fishing trips but the 5 year old is too young. We are just going to have to… Read more »

Don’t get Left Behind planning your next outdoor adventure! In late August and early September we had about 20 great clients call for this Christmas and this fall hunting and fishing trips! Unfortunately we could only place a few of these groups because the lodges we work with enjoy such excellent reputations that they fill… Read more »

A great client of ours sent us this recent article…thought you might like to read it!  Of course, we would take it to another level of believing that spending time specifically in the outdoors creates even greater longer lasting HAPPY memories with family and friends. “The Science Of Why You Should Spend Your Money On… Read more »

Choosing your New Zealand hunting outfitter: Choosing a New Zealand hunt sounds easy! New Zealanders speak English, they have a lovely accent, their websites are beautiful and their country is gorgeous and safe. How hard could it be to find the best outfitter? It is trickier than you might think. Investigate a bit before you… Read more »

Ebola, Are you at risk on Safari?  Click on the link to the left for some interesting facts written by the Safarico. Take a look at this link for some clear facts on traveling in the portions of Southern Africa.  This info-graphic will give you some idea of the true size of Africa!  Kevin and… Read more »

Safari photo tips for amateur photographers: If buying a new camera, Nikon and Canon are good choices Spend time learning your new camera BEFORE your trip!! You will want 30X or greater optical zoom (Digital zooms are fuzzy) Take at least 3 batteries and charger(s) Take quantity of 2 or more memory cards at least… Read more »