Pugs Outdoor Adventure and Motorsports News

Growing up on the shore on the East Coast made me have a special connection with the water. A sort of longing that can’t keep me away for too long. All of my favorite memories include windswept hair and sandy feet. Early September is usually when people get their last swim in, the ocean is incredibly warm but overly crowded with tourists, or Benny’s as we name them at the Jersey Shore. It’s summer’s last bittersweet kiss.  Sometimes I savor in the memory of a night swim when the ocean is calm with a group of friends (sorry mom). But as we splash through the night, our surf inclined group discusses how they are looking forward to the end of the summer season.

If you love the outdoors and feel like you have already explored all the outdoor adventures that exist. You may want to give paddleboarding a try.  Paddleboarding is sweeping the nation and growing in popularity all the time.

Paddleboarding is a water activity that involves standing on a very large surf board and paddling through the water with an oar as you float along on the board. Many local marinas have started renting paddle boarding equipment because it has become so popular.

Fourth of July means fireworks, barbecuing and celebrating the great country we live in with family and friends. Some of us celebrate in large crowds viewing multi-million dollar fireworks displays, while some of us prefer a private party showcasing bottle rockets and homemade popsicles. Whichever way you celebrate, here are four American facts to know before the Fourth of July parties hit full swing.

When many people think of Hawaii, they think of sunglasses, surfboards and palm trees. Most people don’t envision crowded beaches, dirty sand and the loud chatter of excited tourists. If you are looking for a quiet, relaxing beach on Oahu, the world famous Waikiki beach may not be for you. Whether you are a tourist, a local (kama’aina) or a descendant of King Kamehameha himself, nothing ruins a relaxing day at the beach like having to cram next to strangers or jockey for parking.  Here are 3 beaches on Oahu where you can escape the crowds and still enjoy a great ocean view.

The alarm screeches at 7am, just before sunrise on your day off from the office.  You stretch, yawn, groggily roll over and consider just saying, "Forget it. I'm staying in bed."  But, Mother Nature is calling you on yet another outdoor adventure. This time you want something different than the typical hike or climb. 

You arrive at the river, lake, or stream.  You take in the perfectly serene morning.  The fog dancing on the glassy, flawless water just begging to be touched.  You load up the kayak, push away from shore, and all your stress and worries wash away with each steady swoosh of the paddle. 

On a hot summer day, it's hard to beat an afternoon at the lake. Cooling off with your friends on a boat can really ease your stress.  That is of course, unless you watch your $100 sunglasses slowly sink to the bottom of the lake. Nothing is worse than watching your hard earned money disappear because of a moment of carelessness. When it comes to water sports and water recreation of all kinds, affordable sunglasses just make more sense.