By Linda Ballou, NABBW’s Adventure Travel Associate From the extreme arid red center of Australia, our Overseas Adventure Travel group flew to North Queensland during the onset of the “wet season” from January to April. This region receives on average 10-feet of rain each year. Our gracious accommodations at the Beach House in Palm Cove overlooked a stunning white sand beach. The tropical waters looked inviting, but informed tourists kept to the shore. Saltwater crocodiles lurk in these waters along with box and stinger jellyfish in the summer. A massive swimming pool replicating a sandy... Read More

Get your running and dancing shoes ready because it’s time for a Hyde Park Blast! Hyde Park Blast is happening this Saturday Jun 30! The full day of activities includes a 4-mile run through Hyde Park (Erie Ave at Edwards Rd), kids’ runs, bike races, chariot races and a block party on the Square! Registration and packet pick-up is at 6:30 a.m. near the corner of Erie and Edwards, look for the yellow flags. At 7:30 a.m. the 4-mile run/walk begins. The Kids Fun Run will begin at 9 a.m. Cycling Races will begin at 12 p.m. The Block Party begins at 4 p.m. and will feature live music from DV8! Enjoy... Read More