Nebraska Woman Learns to Row, Then Becomes First Female to Cross the Atlantic Alone in 3,000 Mile Race

Taryn Smith – Credit – The World’s Toughest Row The ocean dreams took hold of Taryn Smith when she was living in landlocked Nebraska, craving open-water adventures as a young adult in Omaha. Smith, who’s now 25, read an article about an all-female rowing team that set a world record in the Great Pacific Race … Read more

11-Year-old’s White House Dream Comes True and He Pays it Forward 30 Years Later in Heartwarming Full-Circle

Kevin Nazemi interviewing President Clinton – CBS Mornings It was a bold request for an 11 year old. Kevin Nazemi wanted to interview the President of the United States. Kevin didn’t seem to care about his age or that he recently immigrated to America from Iran and his English skills were still developing. The boy, … Read more

80-yo Retired Teacher Bests Disease and Injury to Become Oldest Female Hiker to Finish Appalachian Trail

At 80, Betty became oldest woman to complete a thru-hike of Appalachian Trail -Courtesy of Betty Kellenberger The obstacles and excuses kept blocking Betty Kellenberger’s path, but she never stopped moving forward. Kellenberger, an 80-year-old retired schoolteacher from Carson City, Michigan, became interested in the Appalachian Trail in elementary school when she learned about it … Read more