In Panama, a Surfer Is Born (Post, Feb. 13, 2005)

On Route 66, the Blue Hole Beckons (Post, Dec. 19, 2004)

Dam Nation: In West Virginia each fall, floodgates open and paddlers gather from around the world. (Post, Sept. 15, 2004)

Board at the Beach: It may not be Waikiki, but you can learn to surf in Rehoboth, too. (Post, Aug. 11, 2004)

To Live and Dive In Honduras (Post, Aug. 8, 2004)

Paddle Me Back: Old Virginia Rivers, New Wave Fun (Post, Aug. 4, 2004)

In Wyoming, Paddling Upstream (Post, July 11, 2004)

Turks & Caicos: Don't Hurry, Be Happy: How low-key can you go? Read on. (Post, Oct. 19, 2003)

Diving In to a Resort Course (Post, Oct. 19, 2003)

Night and Bay: Ready to live on your 'own' sailboat for a few days? The Chesapeake in the fall is charter perfect. (Post, Oct. 1, 2003)

A Flow Learner: It took this canoe fan some time to appreciate kayaking. But soon she was immersed in the joys of a Shenandoah float trip. Really immersed. (Post, Aug. 20, 2003)

Are You Out of Your Scull?: For the aerobically inclined, a vacation at a Virginia rowing inn makes for more than just a lot of heavy breathing. (Post, Aug. 13, 2003)

Rafting's Flip Side: All he needed to be a river guide was strength, courage and a good sleeping bag. Well, he had the bag, anyway. (Post, Aug. 17, 2003)

Chillin' in Oregon: Cruising the Coast For the New Wave (Post, Aug. 10, 2003)

Wind Over Wisconsin: For Beauty and Brawn, Kayak the Apostle Islands (Post, July 6, 2003)

Yo, Dad, Are We There Yet?: On a father-son sail from Maine to Annapolis, landfall couldn't come soon enough. (Post, June 15, 2003)

Waves of Rage At Surfing Mecca: Crowding at Beaches Brings Battle Over Access and Impact on Oahu (Post, March 2, 2003)

Auckland Unfurled: Don't Dismiss the America's Cup City (Post, Sept. 22, 2002)

Why Kayak N.Y. Harbor? Because You Can. (Post, Aug. 18, 2002)

Little Houseboat of Horrors: Arizona's Lake Powell, with secret coves and 2,000 miles of coastline, certainly looks idyllic. But put Lucy and Ethel at the helm of a rental houseboat and things can get messy. (Post, July 14, 2002)

Plain Janes: Janes Island State Park, an unassuming Chesapeake retreat, is simply wonderful. (Post, June 12, 2002)

Instant Sailor? Knot!: Learning the Ropes in 2 Days at Annapolis Sailing School (Post, Aug. 8, 2001)

Where the Boys Aren't: On a women-only kayaking trip in Baja, it's easy to shed your inhibitions. And your clothes. (Post, April 29, 2001)

Ready . . . Set . . .WHOA!: In North Carolina, Small Racing Boats Make a Big Splash (Post, April 11, 2001)

The River Less Paddled: In the Blue Ridge, Dad leads. Whether he knows what's around the bend or not (Post, March 11, 2001)

Where the Swells Are: In Costa Rica, a quest for the remembered pleasures of surfing (Post, March 11, 2001)

Wave Bye-Bye: On Hatteras, Some Favorite Fall Surf Spots Are a Wipeout (Post, Oct. 11, 2000)

Snorkeling in a Crater: Reef Madness at Hawaii's Molokini (Post, Oct. 22, 2000)

A Dip With the Sharks in San Francisco (Post, Oct. 22, 2000)

CANOEING THROUGH NEW JERSEY: WATER FALL (Post, Sept. 17, 2000)

Chesapeake Currents: To really experience the bay, leave the car behind and get out on the water. (Post, July 30, 2000)

GETTING TO THE 'GUTS' OF JANES ISLAND STATE PARK (Post, July 30, 2000)

KAYAKING THE LOWER BAY (Post, July 30, 2000)

THE CHESAPEAKE: Getting to the Bay: Getting to the Bay (Post, July 30, 2000)

Okinawa's Day in the Sun: As the Summit Nears, a Look at Japan's Tropical Outpost (Post, July 16, 2000)