Welcome to the Weekend Dispatch. Here are our top finds for April 23.

Surfing on a spring night in New Hampshire. Photo by Chris Eisold of Seacoastsnaps | Instagram

01. Photographer pick: Chris Eisold

Chis Eisold didn't pick the easiest thing to focus his camera on: surf photography. Not only are his subjects fast-moving but he and his camera (on shore) are so far away it's hard to get a good focus. But he gets the job done and has grown a huge portfolio of surfboards, waves and the beautiful horizons of New Hampshire. 

His photos are available through Seacoastsnaps.

Rapid levels range from Class 1 to 6 — 1 being easy and safe, 6 extreme and life-threatening. Photo by Chandan Chaurasia | Unsplash

02. Article pick: Confessions of a First-time Rafter

“You need to live your own adventure — otherwise you’ll end up telling other people’s stories instead of your own.”

This post was written by a professional blogger who usually sticks to food and craft beer. She forced herself out of her comfort zone for this rugged five-day, four-night rafting trip and did a beautiful job documenting her time, which included hanging amongst black bears and many other real-life “National Geographic” moments she will remember forever.

"Waterfalls: 75 Most Magnificent Waterfalls" by George Lewis. Provided photo

03. Book pick: Waterfalls: 75 Most Magnificent Waterfalls (Natural Wonders)

There's something magical about waterfalls. This giant coffee table book does an excellent job of capturing 75 magnificent ones around the globe through photos by talented photographers hand-picked just for this book. Get ready to open the pages and get lost!

It's on the pricey side (a new hardcover costs $80), but used copies are available starting at $20. 

A group of salmon struggle to make it over a small waterfall during early spring migration in Port Hope, Ontario, Canada. Photo by Brandon | Unsplash

04. Audio pick: Salmon Run Home

Produced by Peace Out, this is an 18-minute meditative educational session for children — they get to calm down and relax while listening to a short story about salmon and the incredible journeys the fish pursue. 

With clips just under 20 minutes, Peace Out is a healthy learning tool for children and the perfect guide for visualization and breathing exercises on a number of interesting topics! Check out more clips at podtail.com.