With airplanes finally reducing their fares and hotels practically begging people to book rooms, this is the summer to travel.  Unfortunately, this is also the summer most of us are broke due to the economic meltdown, especially us bloggers.  Don’t despair, fellow adventurers.  You can still get your groove on, even if you’re stuck in the city like me.  Try these Urban Adventures across America: 

New York
Sea Kayak the Long Island Sound
A mere 59-minute ride on the Metro North train from the Grand Central Terminal and you arrive at Norwalk, Connecticut. With a guide from The Small Boat Shop set out for a seven-mile paddle tour of the wooded, mostly uninhabited Norwalk Islands of the Long Island Sound. The six-hour trips cost $85.

Chicago
Sail Lake Michigan
If you feel a hankering to get on that Great Lake, make a beeline to the Chicago Sailing Club.  Members are always looking for crew to sail their J-22s.  It’s the best bargain in town since walk-ins are free.  Belmont Harbor, off Irving Park Road. 

LA
Hit the Waves
Learn to Surf LA guarantees that you’ll be standing on the board after the 90-minute private lesson.  In the water.  $100.  Santa Monica State Beach. 


Seattle
Two if By Sea
Kayak through the marshes of Lake Washington to a nearby Arboretum.  Stronger paddlers can check out the sloping lawns of Madison Park’s mansion row.  Agua Verde Paddle Club.  Single kayaks are $15 per hour.