Sports and leisure activities The United States Of America

The Ansel Adams Gallery has been located in the heart of Yosemite Valley since 1902. An institution then. It organizes photography workshops. Walks on the theme of photography are also organized for free (calendar available in the guidebook given at the entrance). A good way to follow in the footsteps of this sacred monster of American photography who immortalized the grandiose landscapes of the American West and of Yosemite Park in particular. A nice souvenir store sells all kinds of handicrafts.

This family-run business has been operating for 35 years and is Gloucester's most reputable, not least because its guides are true scientists and professionals in marine biology! Board the Privateer IV for a 3.5-hour marine safari. On the program: whale encounters, of course, but also a wealth of information about Gloucester's port and historical landmarks, the birds you'll encounter and, depending on the season, the dolphins, turtles, seals and other marine species you may be lucky enough to spot.

This steep trail begins south of Yaki Point, which can be reached by shuttle. It descends along a ridge and offers excellent views along the way. In fact, once you reach Cedar Point, you'll be rewarded with 360-degree views of the Grand Canyon. This is a very popular trail, so you're likely to run into people. It is best done from April to November. No water and little shade. Very high probability of freezing in winter. Animals are not allowed.

Departure by bus from Hualapai Lodge to Peach Springs, on historic Route 66. The package includes transportation from Hualapai Lodge and back (1 hour one way), a day of rafting with a certified guide on the Colorado River. Lunch is included. There are two packages: one day or two days. For the two-day package, you will have the opportunity to hike Travertine Cavern Falls on the first day and then camp at Spencer Canyon (tents and sleeping bags are provided). Bring your own waterproof gear. No one under 8 years old is allowed.

Tickets are available from the local Chamber of Commerce. The Dolphin Fleet takes you a few miles out into the Atlantic to discover whales. This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to get up close to these amazing and impressive mammals. Blue, right and humpback whales will no longer hold any secrets for you. The cruises are instructive and very respectful of the wildlife for whose protection Dolphin Fleet is actively campaigning.

This is the home of the Giants and Jets American football teams, located in New Jersey but which represent the colours of New York. In February 2014, the stadium hosted the Super Bowl XLVIII, the final of the American football championship, the country's largest sporting event. There is no subway to MetLife Stadium, but it can be reached by New Jersey Transit or Long Island Rail Road commuter trains from Penn Station, or by Metro-North RailRoad from Grand Central Terminal.

Vast complex extending on California and Nevada. The panorama is grandiose. On the California side, South Lake Tahoe and the lake, on the Nevada side, Carson City and the desert behind. It is the^2nd largest ski area in the United States. The resort is known for its intermediate slopes, and for Milky Way, one of the few off-piste areas in the region. Finally, the area has a run designed for experts: Gun Barrel. In the summer, the resort is full of exciting and fun activities for the whole family.

Like any self-respecting American city, Providence has its own skating rink! You can skate to the sound of music until late at night, in the middle of the buildings. Located in the heart of the city, at Kennedy Plaza, this skating rink is not unlike the one in Manhattan, except that it remains operational all year round. In fine weather, it transforms into a roller rink or roller skating rink. It's the heart of many cultural and sporting events, with events taking place all year round.

The second largest ski area in Lake Tahoe, after Heavenly, but probably the most complete resort. Free shuttles to Lake Tahoe. The 1960 Olympic Winter Games were held on this domain and skier Jean Vuarnet won the gold medal in downhill skiing.

Known for its abundant snow and varied terrain, Alpine Meadows is known to be the station of the premises.

This rink has the advantage of being much larger in size than those in Bryant Park and Rockefeller Center. Skating in the heart of Central Park with an unobstructed view over the trees of the fantastic buildings of Midtown is simply enchanting! At night, it's almost unreal. The best time to enjoy the rink is when it opens, in late October and mid-November, as well as in the beginning of the year, when the holidays are over and the tourists are fewer... Closing at 2:30 pm on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Opened in 2016, US Bank Stadium is the largest stadium in Minnesota with a capacity of 73,000. It is the home of the Vikings, the local American soccer team, whose name echoes the Swedish origins of some Minnesotans. With only 4 SuperBowls (NFL championship finals) to its credit, all of them lost, the Vikings are far from the high level of their neighbors from Green Bay. Due to its huge capacity, the stadium also hosts huge concerts, such as Rammstein in the summer of 2022.

Have you always dreamed of being in a racing driver's suit? It's possible at Speed Vegas! The team led by Romain and Karina, two Frenchmen, offers you three options on its real competition circuit located in the desert near Las Vegas. You can take part in a kart race, go for an off-road buggy ride or, quite simply, get behind the wheel of a sports car... Porsche, Corvette, Ferrai, Lamborghini, some fifty cars await you in the circuit parking lot. It's up to you!

Looking for an explosive adventure? In the middle of the desert, 45 minutes from Las Vegas, NRA-certified Frenchman Vincent and his American shooting instructors will teach you the art of handling firearms in complete safety, in a unique atmosphere suited to everyone. 9mm, shotgun, assault rifle, semi-automatic rifle... 2 hours in the Great West that will make you real trigger-happy pros! Voted Best Gun Range in Las Vegas 2020-2021. Minimum age 15, beginners and experienced shooters welcome, by reservation only.

A multi-sport venue that opened in 2000 and can seat up to 18,000 people. During the field hockey season, be sure to catch a game of the Minnesota Wild, who call the Xcel Energy Center (nicknamed the "X") home, along with the Minnesota Swarm, La Crosse's team. The venue also hosts conventions and concerts, with Madonna and Shania Twain among the artists who have performed there. The stadium is conveniently located and within walking distance of downtown and the Light Rail stop.

This multi-sports hall located in the heart of the city underwent major renovations before being reopened in October 2017. It must be said that since its inauguration in 1990, it had become somewhat faded and was in dire need of a little facelift. The Target Center is home to the Timberwolves men's basketball team and the Lynx women's team. But it is also a great concert venue that can be transformed into a theater. The hall can now accommodate nearly twenty thousand spectators.

Here, we'll give you all the info you need about good paddling spots. Guided kayak tours are available at several locations in the area, including Cave Point, Eagle Harbor and Clark Lake. Even more magical is the fact that some tours are held at sunset. If you feel like it, you can rent a kayak and do it on your own. You can rent by the hour, day or week. Bay Shore Outfitter also rents bikes at Nicolet Beach, the beach inside Peninsula State Park.

During the baseball season, be sure to catch a game of Milwaukee's Brewers team. Their stadium, formerly Miller Park, opened in 2001 and has a high-tech retractable roof that allows for all-weather play. To attend the games, it is best to book in advance on the website. Those who do not come especially for the game but to experience the atmosphere (it is really worth it) will be able to take the cheapest seats, even if they bring binoculars.

18-hole golf.

Utah's largest ski area, and soon the largest in the United States where 40% of the tracks are destined for experts.

The only golf to be lit at night, up to 22 h (18-hole).

Skydive organizes jumps over Las Vegas, the Hoover Dam or the Colorado River after twenty minutes of preliminary training. Time enough to prepare for a tandem jump and a good adrenalin rush. Founded in 1991, the company is open all year round. Skydive Las Vegas is also the only skydiving center in the region with a landing area right next to the facility. A media service is also available for customers to photograph or film their exploits in the skies above the United States.

This is the resort for snowboarders and families looking for an easy ski getaway. You'll find some of the best powder in the area, and exceptional runs throughout the resort. Pass through snowy forests. The little village is cute and far from the big resorts. Plus, it's a lively resort, with many events organized all year round, summer and winter. You will find on the website real time information about the weather conditions and a live cam. Nice find in Sierra Nevada!

The largest cross-country ski area in the United States welcomes you with its 330 km of trails on nearly 2,500 hectares, and 6 different trail systems (and also 8 heated huts). The animals have their own trail. A connecting trail leads to the Sugar Bowl resort. Skate skiing and snowboarding lessons are available. The website is full of information, such as temperatures, a live cam and an interactive map with all the resort information. You won't get lost!

We are here at a very reputable surf club in Santa Cruz, which offers both private and group lessons, and for all levels. So even if you're a beginner or an amateur, but you dream of surfing the big Californian wave, the very experienced team of Club Ed will know how to make you feel confident. And help you progress. Club Ed also offers surf camps (local and international, from Mexico to Indonesia) and standup paddle lessons. Voted the best surf school in Santa Cruz

Here's a fun activity for budding artists: participate in a painting class while sipping as many cocktails as you like to unleash your creativity... The class lasts two hours and usually follows a theme. Your teacher will patiently guide you through all the steps. Materials are provided and, as a bonus, you get to take your work home. Drinks are included in the price and, if you want to snack, the dishes on the menu are extra. Very nice to do with friends.

An open-air rink, not very large, but mythical because it is the backdrop to all the love stories filmed in New York in winter. It is located at the foot of Rockefeller Center, along Fifth Avenue and its decorated holiday windows. There are often many people, the ideal is to go there in the morning as soon as it opens or to stay there until late, when it is dark. A unique experience, to play the romantic under the indulgent gaze of Prometheus.

One of the most renowned dance schools in the world, founded in 1959 by the African-American dancer-choreographer of the same name. There is only one adjective to define its contemporary dance ballets: sublime. The company of 32 dancers tours throughout the United States. In New York, they perform on the stage of the New York City Center. The school offers classes for all levels and ages. Please visit the website to learn more about the school.

This studio offers dance classes for all levels. Ballroom dance, salsa, mambo or paso doble are taught. The specificity of the studio is that it uses the Easy Fred Astaire Way, according to a method recognized by the famous dancer. The idea is to reproduce the grace, the elegance, in short the Fred Astaire style, in the dance steps. Guided by qualified teachers and patient with beginners, you will feel like you are growing wings.

The region offers a perfect blend of art, culture, shopping, gastronomy and nature. Beachfront resorts offer high-end amenities, while the palm-lined streets of downtown Naples attract art lovers, shoppers and gourmets alike. Golfers from all over the world come to play on the region's world-renowned championship courses. The Florida Everglades and the remote islands of the Ten Thousand Islands archipelago offer wilderness adventures, with hydrofoil excursions to spot alligators, bald eagles and turtles. The region's beaches are renowned for their beauty and offer a wide range of activities, including fishing, snorkeling and kayaking. Shopping enthusiasts will be delighted by the upscale boutiques of Fifth Avenue South and Third Street South. Finally, gourmets can enjoy a variety of cuisine in the region's many restaurants.

18-hole course created by Tom Fazio located in North Beach.

Located in the town of Oro Valley, just northwest of Tucson, Arizona, Stone Canyon Club is a private golf club offering a magnificent setting against the picturesque Tortolita Mountains. The club features a world-class golf course designed by Jay Morrish, which has been ranked by Golf Digest among the top 100 golf courses in America. In addition to golf, Stone Canyon Club also offers luxurious health and fitness facilities, as well as a modern restaurant. The club hosts regular golf, social and fitness events throughout the year. In 2016, a new clubhouse was inaugurated, offering stunning views of the course and surrounding mountains. The clubhouse features men's and women's changing rooms, a pro-shop, a dining room, an indoor bar and an outdoor bar with fireplace.

Scottsdale National Golf Club is an exclusive members-only golf club located in Scottsdale, Arizona. It offers an exceptional golfing experience, with forty-five house-free holes along the courses and spacious fairways. The club boasts two separate clubhouses offering magnificent views and unexpected amenities. It also offers fifteen luxurious members-only villas, surrounded by three million acres of government-protected desert. An important rule, established by club owners Bob and Renee Parsons and required by members, is that "no member shall ever interfere with the enjoyment of another member of the club". The club offers three golf courses: the Mine Shaft course, a visually stunning desert course with a 13-foot-deep diabolical bunker; another links-style course with an exciting sequence of six par-3s, six par-4s and six par-5s; and the Bad Little Nine, nine extremely challenging holes with deep bunkers, challenging hazards and devilishly shaped greens. Scottsdale National is a private golf club accessible by invitation only, as a member, guest of a member or selected participant in the Xperience.

Limestone Springs Golf Club is a golf club located in Oneonta, Alabama. The club offers a quality golf course, as well as a restaurant and bar for refreshments after a round. The club also offers the possibility of booking tee times online via teeitup.com.

Located in the southeast corner of Alabama, Highland Oaks at Dothan is a golf resort offering three 9-hole championship courses as well as a 9-hole short course. The Highlands/Magnolia course has been named by Golf Digest as one of the best value courses in the USA. This 36-hole complex features some of the longest and most classic holes on the circuit. The nine championship holes were redesigned with TifEagle Ultradwarf greens in 2020, as was the practice area with new greens for short game and putting. Each nine-hole course has its own personality. The Highlands course is relatively open with several lakes in play on four of the nine holes, including a peninsula green. The Magnolia course is aptly named: magnolia trees dot the higher ground, accessible via a 300-meter wooden bridge across a marsh. The Marshwood course is famous (or infamous) for its giant par 5 sixth hole, which stretches 701 yards from the tees. The short course is a 9-hole par 3 designed to accommodate players of all levels, with towering pine trees and 3 holes with water.

Greystone Golf & Country Club is a private golf club located in Hoover, Alabama, a suburb southeast of Birmingham. Founded in 1991, it offers two 18-hole golf courses designed by Bob Cupp and Hubert Green. The club also offers services such as the Greystone Ladies Club. Located at an elevation of 680 feet, Greystone Golf & Country Club is a favorite with local golf enthusiasts.

Located in Prattville, Alabama, RTJ Golf Trail at Capitol Hill is a renowned golf club. It offers three 18-hole championship courses, each offering a unique experience. The Judge course offers breathtaking views of the Alabama and Montgomery rivers, with 14 holes along the water and an island green. The more traditional Legislator course runs through a pine forest and along a cliff overlooking the Alabama River. The Senator course, meanwhile, is Scottish in style, featuring over 140 bunkers and mounds 20 to 40 feet high. The club also features an innovative 360-degree driving range with a 400-yard diameter. RTJ Golf Trail at Capitol Hill was ranked the second best public course in the country by Golf World readers. It has also been praised by GOLF Magazine and the Zagat Survey of America's Top Golf Courses. The club hosts the LPGA's annual Epson Tour Guardian Championship. Rates start at $65 plus tax.

Black Lake Golf Club is a golf course located in Onaway, Michigan. It offers a picturesque setting and quality facilities for golf enthusiasts. Black Lake Golf Club is popular with golfers, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5.

The Links at Lighthouse Sound is a golf course located in Bishopville, Maryland. The site offers a diversity of natural beauty, with panoramic views of the bay and the Ocean City skyline. The ten-hole course runs alongside unspoilt marshland and mature woodland. The architects' aim was to create a course that would enhance the beauty of the surrounding nature. The site also features special offers, such as the Ruark Special, which allows players to play three different golf courses at reduced rates and receive meal credits at partner restaurants. Stay and golf packages are also available, with seaside accommodation and premium golf courses included.

Columbia Country Club is a golf club located in Chevy Chase. It offers golf enthusiasts a quality course in a beautiful setting. The club boasts modern facilities, including a clubhouse, pro-shop and restaurant. Golfers can enjoy a round of golf on the well-maintained course, which offers challenges for players of all levels. The club also offers golf lessons from qualified professionals. Club members enjoy exclusive benefits, such as social events and golf competitions.

Sunday River Golf Club is a semi-private golf club located in the town of Newry, Oxford County, in the western mountains of Maine. Designed by golf course architect Robert Trent Jones, Jr. it features an 18-hole course that winds through the Maine woods, offering dramatic elevation changes in a magnificent mountain setting. Overlooking the Sunday River valley with the Mahoosuc mountain range towering above, the course follows the natural topography of the landscape while offering the perfect balance between challenge and playability. Facilities include a clubhouse, restaurant and bar, golf store and driving range.

The Maryland National Golf Club is a golf course located in Middletown, Maryland. It offers a beautiful setting for golf enthusiasts, with a well-maintained course and picturesque scenery. It also offers clinics for juniors, where they can learn the basics of golf in a safe and fun environment. In addition to golf, the club also organizes special events throughout the year. To keep up to date with news and special offers from Maryland National Golf Club, you can join their mailing list by sending an e-mail to [email protected].

There's nothing like an afternoon of golf in Edgartown to take you for a local and mingle with the gratin at Martha's Vineyard! The 18-hole course at the Vineyard Golf Club is beautiful and very famous. It is located 2 miles out of town. Beware, the club is very posh and there are many rules to be respected, especially in terms of clothing, to be admitted (for example, you must have a golf polo shirt with a collar). Among the notable figures who have trodden its green are Barack Obama, who played there in 2009 and 2010.