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The Everyday Adventure: The Optimist Club Kayak the Mediterranean in Winter
Back home in Caesarea, winter mornings begin with salt, wind, and a small group of kayakers rolling their boats toward the Mediterranean. Over one stormy, luminous week, I return again and again to the water—sometimes paddling deep into open sea, sometimes walking its edge—discovering that everyday life, when lived close to the sea, can be its own great adventure.
Ruth Bergman
Jan 811 min read


Cycling the Pacific Coast: An Epic Bike Route Through Dunes, Redwoods, and Fog
From the shifting sands of the Oregon Dunes to the towering redwoods of Northern California, we cycled 1,100 kilometers down the Pacific Coast — a journey of endurance, beauty, and discovery. It was our toughest adventure yet: long climbs, rolling fog, wild seas, and the steady rhythm of strength found mile by mile.
Ruth Bergman
Oct 30, 202516 min read


Off the Beaten Path in the Southwest: Active Adventures Along Utah’s Scenic Highway 12
Ruth Bergman takes you on a journey along Utah’s legendary Highway 12 — biking Escalante to Boulder over the Devil’s Backbone, hiking through hoodoos, slot canyons, waterfalls, and arches, and uncovering hidden gems from Red Canyon to Capitol Reef. An Active Adventure of big climbs, quiet trails, and unforgettable desert landscapes.
Ruth Bergman
Sep 12, 202513 min read


Off the Beaten Path in the Southwest: Active Adventures in Zion and Page’s Hidden Gems
Join Ruth Bergman on an active adventure through the Southwest, where hiking, biking, and kayaking reveal hidden slot canyons, sculpted hoodoos, and desert waterways. From Zion’s towering walls to Page’s remote canyons, every day brings new discoveries and unforgettable experiences.
Ruth Bergman
Sep 4, 202518 min read
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