Ultimate Outdoor Activities Resource

Participating in an outdoor sport or activity is a great way to get fit as well as to have fun. Sports and activities allow a person to get great aerobic exercise that keeps their bodies flexible and in shape. They also provide stimulating challenges for the mind. Most importantly, sports are fun!

Biking

Bicycling Magazine: Online bicycling magazine with info on gear, training, and much more.

BikeRag.com: Riding tips, trail reviews, a forum, and links to other resources.

DirtWorld.com: Gear reviews, trail guides, tips ‘n’ tricks, videos, and more.

USA Cycling: Information on the different disciplines of cycling, from road cycling to BMX.

Utah Mountain Biking: All about mountain biking in Utah. Articles, trail info, and a forum.

Transworld Ride BMX: A BMX magazine with photos, videos, gear, how-tos, and more.

American Bicycle Association: BMX: Information about BMX bike racing.

Cycling Tips: A huge list of links about bikes and cycling.

Climbing

Rockclimbing.com: All about rock climbing, with info on routes, gear, the basics of getting started, and more.

Joshua Tree Rock Climbing School: A rock climbing school in California.

Rock Climbing Hawaii: Info related to rock climbing in Hawaii.

Climbing: A magazine dedicated to climbing, with tech tips, articles, photos, videos, and a shop.

The American Alpine Club: Climbing and mountaineering resources and information.

Rock and Ice Magazine: Magazine about rock and ice climbing.

USA Climbing: Site of the national governing body of competition climbing in the US.

ABC-of-Rock Climbing: Rock climbing info, gear, pictures, and a forum.

Summit Post: Info on where to go climbing.

Equestrian

Club Equestrian: Info on equestrian activities.

United States Equestrian Federation: The national governing body of equestrian sports.

Varsity Equestrian: The official web site of NCAA varsity equestrian.

American Quarter Horse Association: Information on recreational horse activities, racing, showing, and more.

United States Dressage Federation: Lots of info about dressage.

American Endurance Ride Conference: Information about endurance horseback riding.

American Vaulting Association: Resources and info about equestrian vaulting.

United States Polo Association: All about the game of polo, how to get started, tournaments, and more.

Fishing

Cabela’s: World’s Foremost Outfitter: Fishing: Fishing equipment, tools, and clothing.

All About Fishing: A great resource for fishing, with info about types of fish, where to fish, and much more.

Fishing World: Info on fishing tournaments, where to fish, a discussion forum, and more.

Fishing.us: Fishing news, articles, gear reviews, top places to fish, a forum, and lots more.

The Fishin Guide: Fishing reports, destinations, fish facts, and a message board.

FLW Outdoors Fishing: Articles, fishing reports, a locator form, message forum, and more.

Take Me Fishing: A wealth of information about fishing. Info about getting a license, learning how to fish, places to fish, and links to gear outfitters.

American Sportfishing Association: Official web site of the American Sportfishing Association.

Hunting

Huntingnet.com: Hunting articles, videos, gear directory, forum, and more.

Gander Mountain: Sporting goods store online with everything needed for the hunt.

Outdoor Channel: Hunting: Videos, articles, how-tos, and even recipes.

North American Hunting Club: Hunting news, articles, gear reviews, videos, a forum, and more.

Jesse’s Hunting and Outdoors: Articles, gear reviews, contests, and hunting information.

Bowsite.com: Information specifically geared towards bow hunting, with videos, forums, and more.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Hunting: Info on hunting from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Hunting Top 10: Loads of info about hunts and destinations around the US and international.

Rivers (canoeing, kayaking)

The Ultimate Guide to Canoeing: Loads of info on canoeing for beginners and experts, including gear guides, destination guides, and a message forum.

Paddling.net: Everything needed for canoeing and kayaking, from gear guides and reviews to trip destinations and much more.

Canoeing USA: Information for paddlers on places to go, maps, weather info, where to buy gear, and more.

Flatwater Paddling & Canoeing - Water Trails: Links to canoeing trails in the US.

The Ultimate Kayaking Resource Online: Great articles about the different types of kayaking available.

Kayak Online: Kayak gear and accessories, how to choose a kayak, where to kayak in the US or Canada.

Kayaking Trips: Useful information for planning a kayaking trip.

Canoe and Kayak Magazine: A magazine all about canoeing and kayaking, with photos, videos, gear guide, info on destinations, and more.

Sailing

The International Sailing Federation: The official web site of the International Sailing Federation. Information on racing events, equipment needed, and more.

US Sailing: The official web site of US Sailing. Information on how to get started in sailing, racing info, and more.

Sail Net: Articles on sailing, gear info and resources, and a message forum.

Sailing Magazine: A magazine dedicated to sailing, with how-tos, news, and boat info.

Ocean Sailing Academy: A sailing school out of South Carolina offering lessons, classes, charters, and more.

American Sailing Association: Official web site of the American Sailing Association. Info on learning to sail, schools, news and events, and more.

US Sailing - Training: An online sailing course designed to supplement on-the-water training or be used for continuing education.

Discover Sailing: Beginner’s info on sailing theory and getting started, plus links to schools, events, and other resources.

Skiing

Skiing Magazine: A magazine dedicated to snow skiing, with how-to info, gear guide, resorts, and more.

Ski Central: Loads of resources for snow skiing and snowboarding.

Skis.com: An online ski shop with everything needed to get started skiing.

United States Ski and Snowboard Association: Official web site of the United States Ski and Snowboard Association. Info about the sports, how to get started, events, and more.

USA Water Ski: Official web site of USA Water Ski, providing info on all water skiing disciplines.

WaterSki Magazine: A magazine dedicated to the sport of water skiing, with photos and videos, how-tos, gear, and much more.

Water Ski World: Water skiing and wakeboarding gear.

Rip ‘n Ride: Site from Canada with tips on water skiing and wakeboarding, plus info on camps and schools.

Surfing

Surfing Magazine: A magazine dedicated to the sport of surfing, with news, photos and videos, and event info.

Surfline: Surfing info, weather forecasts, gear, news, and a lot more.

Surfer Magazine: A magazine with info on different aspects of amateur and professional surfing.

Association of Surfing Professionals: News and info about surfing contests around the world.

National Scholastic Surfing Association: Web site for US amateur surfing. Info about regional and national events.

Essential Surf: Surf shop with surfing accessories and clothing.

Isle Surfboards: Online board shop featuring many different types of boards plus accessories.

Surfing Trick Tips: Advice and tips for several surfing tricks.