On August 6-7, the second ‘Latvian King of Dirt’ event will take place at the trails of Ventspils ‘PiedzÄ«vojumu parks’. This contest, which is the largest and most powerful BMX and MTB freestyle trail competition in the Baltics … Details
Jennifer Aniston has tried it. Lindsay Lohan did it while wearing a giant smile, before her recent troubles.
Pierce Brosnan, Jennifer Garner, Matt Damon, Ben Harper, Lance Armstrong and countless other personalities, along with thousands of ordinary people, have taken up the long paddle and climbed aboard a giant surfboard to workout or seek adventure.
They paddle, while standing, because it’s healthy, fun and new, and because everyone else seems to be doing it; and if they aren’t paddling on the ocean, they’re trying it on lakes, even swift rivers … Details
For travelers seeking casual retreats for sand and surf, these uncrowded and unpretentious spots from Florida to Hawaii make ideal (and affordable) trips.
In the free and easy days of summer, the quest for a great American beach town like Boca Grande, Fla., is a national passion. Beach towns are a mainstay of the hot months, a beacon for countless citizens looking for a reprieve from the daily grind. The Great American beach town, apart from being idle as all get out, is also resolutely democratic, conscious that the sand belongs to all. These spots serve as emblems of our God-given right to get too much sun and to eat tasty—if nutritionally unfortunate—fried food.
So get that beach chair and cooler ready—and prepare for the simple pleasures of summer at one of these classic retreats  … Details