Master falconers teach casting and calling techniques; owl encounter gives up-close views of flight and option to hold live bird

Survivalist featured in Popular Mechanics magazine imparts skills to seek shelter, water, fire & food with hands-on instruction

Certified instructors teach fundamentals in small-group intro or four-hour lesson or provide more tailored experience in private lesson

Experienced guides pilot paddlers of all skill levels over Class II–IV rapids on roaring South Fork & Middle Fork of American River

During a group lesson on land or water, experienced kitesurfers show participants how to setup, control and maneuver, and practice safety.

Segways glide through scenic stretches of Sacramento River Trail, including Sundial Bridge, as guides deliver local history through headsets

Award-winning course directs runners along scenic route from Crissy Field, through Presidio & over Golden Gate Bridge in run for charity

Pupils earn licenses to dive in five classroom and five pool sessions and four ocean dives; includes two postcertification ocean dives

Experienced outdoorsmen lead excursions through rough landscapes to teach wilderness survival skills & proper backpacking techniques

Campgrounds with ample amenities directly access coastal trails and the ocean.