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Three Summer Bucket List Adventures

Where to go, where to stay and what to bring on three epic on-the-water adventures this summer.

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Fishing a Flood Tide in Charleston, SC

Known for its scenic streets, parks, Live Oak Trees and world-class culinary scene, Charleston is a picture-perfect getaway any time of the year. Throw in some flood tide fishing and beautiful beaches and you’ve got an ideal basecamp for getting out on the water this season.

Where to Stay

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Only 12 miles from the airport and located in the heart of downtown Charleston, the Ryder Hotel location is heart to beat. With a stunning pool and a breezy cocktail bar, serving vibrant cocktails and seasonal, ingredient-driven dishes, the Ryder has everything you need to beat the heat and chill out.

What To Do

Charleston has plenty to offer when it comes to inshore saltwater fishing experience. The best place to catch Redfish are within the coastal estuaries that surround Charleston. If you are new to fishing there are plenty of charters that can show you the ropes. Fishing occurs year round, but the most ideal months are the summer months so get down there.

What To Bring

Hike and Kayak Olympic National Park

Olympic National Park encompasses over 70 miles of wild coastline of Washington State. With a diverse landscape, it is the perfect spot for boating, hiking, camping, swimming and general exploration, especially for those looking to beat the heat.

Where to Stay

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Lake Quinault Lodge is a historic hotel on the southeast shore of Lake Quinault in the Olympic National Forest. The hotel was designed by Seattle architect, Robert Reamer and built in 1926. Space at the lodge books well in advance though, so start planning.

What To Do

Olympic National Park on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula is known for its alpine locations, glacial carved valleys and temperate rainforests, which mean endless opportunities for exploration and adventure. Head to Lake Quinault to fish and kayak and then hit the Quinault Loop Trail for an afternoon hike.

What To Bring

Royal Gorge, CO

Royal Gorge is home to America’s highest suspension bridge—the world-famous Royal Gorge Bridge. You can walk the 1,257 wooden planks suspended 956 feet over the Arkansas River across the bridge or if you prefer you can take the zip line.

Where to Stay

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Just an hour from Colorado Springs, Royal Gorge Vacation Rentals offers a sleek Airstream for your glamping pleasure. The Airstream comes equipped with a shower, patio and other amenities and seems like the perfect place to chill out after an adrenaline-infused float down the Arkansas River.

What To Do

An unforgettable whitewater rafting trip down the Arkansas River through Royal Gorge and its massive 1,200 foot walls. The white water rafting in Royal Gorge is hard to beat. With half-day and full-day adventures at all levels, it’s fit for beginners and experts.

What To Bring

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