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News & Tips: 3 Unsung National Parks You Should Visit...
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3 Unsung National Parks You Should Visit

August 30, 2013
Yosemite is America's most famous national park. It's so famous, in fact, that park officials recently released a 2,500-page plan to close down a 200-acre portion of Yosemite to the public to…
News & Tips: Three Essential Pieces of Canoe Camping Gear...
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Three Essential Pieces of Canoe Camping Gear

August 29, 2013
Canoe camping brings together the best of both worlds -- the immersion in nature that campers experience when backpacking, coupled with the convenience and comparable gear capacity of car camping.…
News & Tips: Yurt Camping 101
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Yurt Camping 101

August 29, 2013
It's not exactly "glamping" (glamorous camping), but yurt camping is pretty close. You may be wondering, "What, exactly, is a yurt?" Let us explain. In a nutshell, a yurt is a rather primitive…
News & Tips: Five Must-Have First Aid Kit Items to Help Hikers Avoid Scarring...
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Five Must-Have First Aid Kit Items to Help Hikers Avoid Scarring

August 29, 2013
When you’re out hiking on the trail, it’s not all that uncommon to get a few scrapes and cuts as you make your way through brush- and bramble-covered areas, or as you’re traversing challenging…
News & Tips: 5 Cool Smartphone Apps for Hunters (video)...
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5 Cool Smartphone Apps for Hunters (video)

August 29, 2013
Hunting isn’t immune from the mobile technology revolution.  Now, an array of new smartphone apps allow you to plan your hunting expedition, access hundreds of game calls and peruse and purchase the…
News & Tips: A Brief History of Recreational Camping and Tents in America...
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A Brief History of Recreational Camping and Tents in America

August 29, 2013
Americans, at heart, are outdoors people. We don’t do well cooped up inside for too long. Not long after we settled the new nation, in fact, we were looking for ways get back to nature. Long before…
News & Tips: RV Boondocking 101
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RV Boondocking 101

August 29, 2013
If you’re familiar with the phrase “in the boondocks” or “in the boonies,” you can probably infer what RV boondocking is all about. For those unfamiliar: The terms “boondocks” or “boonies” refer to…
News & Tips: 4 Fish & 4 Tips to Fishing Them
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4 Fish & 4 Tips to Fishing Them

August 22, 2013
1. Crappies If action is slow, try slapping and splashing the water with your paddle. This tactic may seem crazy, but the commotion sounds like feeding fish and will often attract nearby crappies and…
News & Tips: The Perfect Roasted Marshmallow - Camping Tip...
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The Perfect Roasted Marshmallow - Camping Tip

August 8, 2013
What would camping be without roasting marshmallows around a campfire at night? It’s the perfect ending to a perfect day of camping or around a fire pit in your backyard. All too often though you end…
News & Tips: The Catch and Release Debate
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The Catch and Release Debate

August 1, 2013
If the catch and release ethic has any roots, it lies in fly fishing. Somewhere along the way, forward thinking anglers such as Lee Wulff put forth the idea that a fish is too precious to catch just…
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Never Forget Why We Celebrate July 4

July 1, 2013
The 4th of July is much more than fireworks, parades, picnics, baseball games, and family cookouts. Sadly, a lot of people have forgotten why we really celebrate this day. The 4th of July should be a…
News & Tips: The Federal Conservation Duck Stamp
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The Federal Conservation Duck Stamp

July 1, 2013
Hey Bass Pro Team - I was on the VIP list of PRO Staff to attended a ceremony at the Richmond Bass Pro Shop for the unveiling of the 2013-2014 Federal Conservation Duck Stamp. This ceremony was for…