Thriller and mystery novels get readers’ hearts pumping fast, just like outdoor sports, and with New Year’s resolutions kicking in soon we’re profiling the workouts and diets of 16 top authors in the genre. Their answers are inspiring, intimidating, and funny. While compiling these fitness profiles, 85 percent of the novelists that SFA’s David [...]

On Jan. 23 the Southern Florida chapter of The Explorers Club will hold its next monthly meeting in Fort Lauderdale. Dr. Kenneth Broad will speak about his cave diving expeditions to the blue holes of the Bahamas, which were featured in National Geographic’s August cover. In particular, he will describe his findings for the fields [...]

Paddle Florida is partnering with Necky Kayaks to give away a Necky Manitou 14 kayak. To become eligible, go to PaddleFlorida.org and describe in 50 to 100 words your favorite paddling passion, including the what, when, where, why and/or how you paddle in Florida. Some of the best, funniest and most unusual stories will be [...]

Remember when you could go to Loggerhead Cafe at John U Lloyd State Park in Hollywood and hold an event right on the beach? Well, you can again. Blue Moon Outdoor Center & Events, which operates the concession at Oleta River State Park in North Miami, recently became the concessionaire at Lloyd and is restarting [...]

On Dec. 12 Biscayne National Park kicked off the 10th year of its Family Fun Fest. As park ranger Gary Bremen said, “In a season of so much hustle and bustle, taking time to slow down and appreciate the beauty of the natural world can be a much-needed break.” Participants could stop at stations located [...]

Reef Safe SunCare, based in Ormond Beach, has launched a sunscreen that’s biodegradable in freshwater and saltwater and protects against insects. South Florida Adventures’ editor David Raterman recently tested the product while kayaking for five days in the backcountry of the Florida Keys. He says it worked great warding off sunburn, mosquitoes and no-see-ums. The [...]

United Spirit of America, a personal care product company based in Boynton Beach, has launched a line of hygiene and toiletry care products designed to meet the needs of soldiers as well as outdoor enthusiasts and fishermen. All products are reportedly made with 100 percent biodegradable ingredients that cleanse and protect skin and hair but [...]

Mosaic Outdoor Club of South Florida, a Jewish club named after Moses, “the original outdoor Jew,” has announced upcoming events for members and nonmembers. Gentiles are welcome to participate. On Dec. 24 is a campout at Markham Park in Sunrise. Attendees should arrive after 3 p.m. on the Friday. A barbecue dinner will be served [...]

In addition to killing bad guys, leading readers on chases around the world and simply scaring the crap out of us, thriller and mystery novelists are real people. And as members of the human race, that means some keep physically active and some don’t. David Raterman, editor of South Florida Adventures, an outdoor sports media [...]

“I’ve just started a new book and I’m swamped with work. (But) I do exercise, every day, while watching soccer on television, leg lifts and curls with low weights-got to keep it all where it belongs.”