It isn't every day that you can watch a live lava flow from your hotel window and sleep, literally, at the foot of an active volcano. Costa Rica's Arenal Volcano is one of the world's most active volcanoes, with eruptions occurring daily. Adventure travelers will see huge plumes of ash shooting upward and hear giant lava rocks cascading down the sides of its ominous slopes. Travelers can hike 2.8 km uphill to reach the Arenal Observatory where there is a cozy lodge perched high on one of the volcano's ridges. This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. You can find out more information by visiting the Arenal Observatory Lodge website at http://www.arenalobservatorylodge.com.
Surfers know how to ride the wave of extreme adventure. And there is a special group of surfers in Jacksonville Beach waiting to teach you how to experience the exhilaration of shredding the waves. The Saltwater Cowgirls Surf Camp is a girls-only surf camp that boasts warm water, beginner to intermediate size waves, and an extreme all-girl staff that will show you all the techniques you'll need to stand on a board and ride. If you'd like to jump in with both feet, contact them through their website at http://swcsurfcamp.com.
Taking in the majesty that is the Rocky Mountains counts as a wonderful vacation. But doing it by whizzing down a zip line makes it an extreme adventure. You'll see nature like you've never seen it before by careening down cables suspended high above the mountain floor. Taking a zip line tour allows for true ecotourism by minimizing the impact on the mountain environment. And you never know what wildlife you will encounter. To check out the top ten zip line tours visit http://www.americasbestonline.net/index.php/pages/ziplinetours.html.
