Fearless Finds

Do you have the guts?

GUTSY

PARASAILING
PARASAILING ADVENTURES, SAN DIEGO

Parasailing is terrific fun for the whole family, especially since it has been made coward-proof at Parasailing Adventures. Riders are reeled out from a boat, and after a scenic flight, reeled back for a smooth landing on deck. Think of it as flying a kite with a fishing pole…and you’re the kite.

619-223-4386 | www.goparasailing.com

GUTSIER

WHITE WATER RAFTING
NORTH PLATTE RIVER, COLO. (about 90 minutes from Denver)

The Wilderness Aware rafting experience combines untracked wilderness with Colorado’s finest rapids. The adventure begins in a canyon near the border of Colorado and Wyoming, where the river spills from its source in North Park. The North Platte River is one of Colorado’s only remaining free-flowing rivers and home to the 10-mile trek’s class III to IV rapids.

719-395-2112 | www.inaraft.com

GUTSIEST

CAVE DIVING
DEPTH PERCEPTION DIVE CENTER, TAMPA

Not for the claustrophobic, cave diving introduces certified patrons into a world that seems almost alien in nature. The folks at DPSC will take you into caves that have a wide range of unique physical features, such as stalactites and stalagmites, and contain unique flora and fauna. Florida’s caves have few side passages, so most dives involve simple paths that connect two points with no distractions.

813-689-3483 | www.depthperception.com

PENTAX OPTIO W30

To capture your adventurous moments, whether in the air or underwater, check out Pentax Optio W30. This little camera is capable of underwater photography up to 10 feet, and features a 2.5-inch LCD monitor, 7.1 megapixels CCD and a 3x optical zoom. The movie mode is capable of shooting 10 minutes of video and includes digital shake reduction, interval movie mode and built-in editing functions.

$300, www.h20camera.com