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Aaron & Karla
We’ve spent over a decade building adventure businesses from the ground up — kayak tours, hiking expeditions, and outdoor experiences across Hawaii and beyond.
Now we’re sharing everything we’ve learned so you can skip the costly mistakes and build the outdoor business you’ve been dreaming about.
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The Opportunity Board — Week of April 30, 2026
Week 4: Great Basin NPS closes today. Gillette Castle closes tomorrow. Channel Islands notice of intent due May 28. Seattle Boathouse still open. NOLS WFA this weekend in Victor, ID. Plus California announces 3 new state parks.
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I Tried to Sell a Trip Six Weeks Out. Here’s What Happened.
In December, I had a trip I was genuinely excited about. Four days paddling the Florida Springs — Crystal River, Weeki Wachee, Silver…
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Challenges | Growing | Legal
We Lost Our Best Location Because of a Contract Clause We Didn’t Know Existed
In December 2023, almost three years into what had become our most successful operating year, I opened my email and found a procurement…
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