Black Bear Explorers

3 nights camping, 3 days of easy paddling on a I – II rated river, just south of the Ouachita Mountain range in southwestern Oklahoma

Short video of our first real paddle in the new Chesapeake Double kayak.

Black Bear Explorers has always specialized in offering unique experiences in some of the world’s lesser-known destinations and remote hidden gems. Sometimes that means we are traveling in search of…

Our 8-day trek through Southwestern Colorado’s Weminuche Wilderness took our group to some amazing heights!

The world renowned Kalalau Trail is an 11-mile track carved out of the edge of the jungle, hundreds of feet above the ocean along the northwest coast of the island of Kauai

Photos of our visit to the Arenal Rainforest and Butterfly Conservatory, our ocean kayaking & snorkeling excursion in Ballena Marine National Park, and our 4-day backpacking trip through the jungle of Corcovado National Park…

What a way to celebrate New Years Eve, soaking in a 108 degree pool of naturally hot steaming spring water while a fresh 3-foot-deep blanket of snow covered the ground!

We enjoyed ideal conditions for beginning kiting practice, clear nights for star-gazing (Russ and Dane brought a telescope!) and perfect wind on Sunday for…

We look forward to a Winter of integration… and to picking back up in the Spring.

We had a great introductory weekend this September with perfect weather to watch a few launches, and a nice steady wind for practicing the basics.

Backpacking in the New Mexico’s Gila Wilderness was Black Bear Explorers’ first trip, and it’s one we’ll continue to do ~ we simply love the stunning landscapes and find it a perfect destination for beginning and experienced backpackers alike.