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People come to Destin for all sorts of reasons, whether for the many local attractions, numerous outdoor eateries, endless shopping, or the miles of pristine coastline that borders the Gulf of Mexico. The emerald waters and sandy shores are undoubtedly breathtaking, but a trip to Destin wouldn’t be complete without catching a sunset or two. While it can be tricky to determine the best vantage point depending upon what time of year you visit, we’ve got the scoop on where the locals go to catch amazing sunsets.

If you’ve never been to Gulf Shores or Orange Beach, you might think the beaches are the only draw. True, the 32 miles of pristine coastline bordering the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico is the main attraction, but that’s only the beginning. Water activities, hiking and biking trails, fresh seafood, and southern hospitality make it an irresistible vacation spot for the whole family. The icing on the cake? When you attend one of the area’s concerts, attractions, or events that occur year-round.

This year is not the year to get the mom in your life flowers for Mother's Day.

 Maybe the woman raised kids through a pandemic, which, to be abundantly clear, looks a lot different than raising kids through a non-pandemic year. She probably also worked, organized activities for the whole family, cooked an absurd amount of meals, and made sure the house was clean enough in the process. Sure, she had a few meltdowns along the way, but who the hell didn't? 2020 was pure chaos, but she's a superhero. So she figured it out.

And here we are, on the edge of normalcy with the bright light of summer upon us, and you're thinking about getting the mom in your life flowers for Mother's Day. Think again.

Sometimes change can be hard. The quest for improvement can backfire badly. Sequels can be disasters (looking at you, Dumb and Dumberer).

Other times—when the stars align and the paddle board deities are looking down on you in delight—your pursuit for the innovative life can be rewarded more handsomely than a Bonnie & Clyde holdup at a banking convention.

Innovation is the name of the game at BOTE. And resting on laurels, no matter how buoyant they might be, isn't in our DNA.

Meet Florida Man.

No, not the clickbait-news Florida Man "Arrested in Local Park for Practicing Karate on Swans." And certainly not the Florida Man who "Paused a Police Chase to Drink a Stolen Capri Sun Because 'Smoking Crack Makes Him Thirsty'."

We're talking about the real Florida Man. The original Florida Man. The Florida Man who embodies all that it means to actually be from Florida.

There are a couple things everyone can agree make America great: one, our national parks and, two, our highways. Because without the asphalt arteries to get you there it would be damn near impossible to get to the most pristine natural areas this country has to offer. What does this mean for SUP adventurers? An insanely diverse variety of SUP experiences from coast to coast.

So you've been toying around with the idea of buying a kayak and after researching traditional kayaks, you may be thinking it's a bigger commitment than you want. Storage alone is enough to make us say, 'thanks but no thanks', which is why we created a line of inflatable kayaks that perform just like a solid kayak, and in some areas, a lot better.

For years, BOTE has been developing products that marry innovative design with cool vintage vibes, helping you stand apart on any lake, ocean, or river. From simple yet effective accessories, like the Grab Rac or KULA Cooler, to products designed for specific yet passionate hobbyists, like the Rackham paddle board and Rover micro skiff, BOTE knows how to deliver.