American architect Mary Jane Colter is often described as a perfectionist. As one of the few female architects working in the United States between 1910 and 1950, Coulter’s passion for history and backstories figured strongly into the iconic buildings she designed. While Colter had a long and successful career throughout the US Midwest, it is her work in designing many of Grand Canyon National Park’s most recognizable structures that she is...Read More
Sedona and the Grand Canyon are two of the most beautiful places in the world with so many options for adventure it is difficult to choose the best way to experience these spectacular spots. Not to worry, we live here and have chosen the very best rides for you to enjoy on our specially designed self-guided trip. Sedona has been certified as a Bronze Level Bike Friendly Community and in 2010,...Read More
On the Pure Adventures blog we’ve talked about how to avoid blisters, pick the perfect hiking boots and suggested ways to save on a hiking trip, setting you up for a memorable self-guided trip to Utah, Arizona or California. The final piece of the self guided gear puzzle is picking a pack. Because backpacking forces you to carry all your belongings on your back, the natural idea is to pack as...Read More
The Spanish have a saying: “hasta el cuarenta de mayo no te quites el sayo“, which roughly translates to don’t take your coat off until June. For this reason, Spain isn’t always top of mind when it comes to spring cycling and hiking travel destinations. But the reality is that early spring is a great time to visit Spain – it’s warm enough that you can ride or hike in lightweight...Read More
Experienced adventure travelers are a discerning bunch: your vacations are epic and it takes a truly unique destination or tour to get your heart racing. Destinations with mountains, oceans, deserts or off-the-beaten track trails are a must (and if a destination has a combination of a few of those must-haves, then all the better!) Recently The Active Times listed their top adventure travel destinations for 2014 and Pure Adventures’ Best of...Read More
Enjoy a self guided circular route around the famous island of Mallorca, riding in the area of “North and Raiguer” as well as a southern part of the island. The itinerary will take you through wonderful vineyards, countryside and pastures, with its exceptional rural Majorcan houses with their typical characteristics. The route is mostly flat and pleasant, and each stage ends in a small typical village so you can submerse yourself...Read More
Spain is one Pure Adventures’ top selling self-guided cycling destinations. The country’s pleasant climate and extraordinary cuisine are natural reasons to want to visit Spain, but when our travelers return from their vacations, the first thing they say is they can’t believe how beautiful the Spanish countryside is! Our new cycling vacations in Spain (White Villages of Andalusia, Moorish Spain, Andalusia Alpujarra, Mallorca and El Camino Saint James Way) each take...Read More
You know Spain will be a top travel destination when even Conde Nast’s Wendy Perrin adds it to her list of 2014 travel trends. Perrin lists Spain (along with Germany and Ireland) among the most affordable European countries to fly to in 2014. If you’ve been thinking of booking a self-guided cycling tour to Spain, now is the time to start planning and booking! Once you’ve checked booking airfare off your...Read More
Six Expert Tips for Perfect Fitting Hiking Boots The most important hiking gear you will ever buy is a pair well fitting boots. Proper fitting boots will ensure that your feet will remain blister free so that you enjoy your hiking adventures, whether you’re taking on the trails around your home, or on one of our self-guided hiking tours in Europe, Japan, or the USA . After you’ve bought your boots, lacing...Read More
