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News & Tips: Four Military Inventions Used by Outdoorsman Today...
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Four Military Inventions Used by Outdoorsman Today

January 28, 2014
When it comes to discussing the contributions of the military’s men and women, words tend to escape us. These people protect life and liberty in our country, while making incredible sacrifices in the…
News & Tips: Hike Safe: Sharing the Woods With Hunters...
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Hike Safe: Sharing the Woods With Hunters

November 8, 2013
Pay attention to signs prohibiting hiking, especially in fall and winter months, as it could be closed off due to hunting. The family of four froze in their tracks, as a doe bounded across the trail…
News & Tips: Daypack Buyer's Guide
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Daypack Buyer's Guide

October 2, 2013
When it's time to take a hike down a trail, the most important choice you'll face (next to what you plan to carry with you) will be what you will carry everything in. When a fanny pack is too small,…
News & Tips: Take in Nature’s Beauty at These Stunning Waterfalls...
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Take in Nature’s Beauty at These Stunning Waterfalls

July 26, 2013
Taking in the beauty of a waterfall is an experience that commands the attention of the senses -- from the view of the tumbling waters, to the feel of the cool mist, to calming white noise of the…
News & Tips: 5 Summer Getaways that Won’t Break the Bank...
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5 Summer Getaways that Won’t Break the Bank

July 26, 2013
It’s summertime, and that means long, relaxing evenings, grilling out and best of all, vacations.  The average American spends $1,180 on a vacation—an eye-popping number for some households. To take…
News & Tips: How to Pack a Backpack
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How to Pack a Backpack

July 18, 2013
Backpacks are one of the most fundamental pieces of outdoor gear. No other device lets you carry all the items that you need to be comfortable and equipped outdoors. Packing all of this stuff into…
News & Tips: 10 Tasty Backpacking Snacks
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10 Tasty Backpacking Snacks

June 19, 2013
When you’re traversing hills and valleys on a backpacking trip, it’s great to take a breather every so often to enjoy a delicious snack and refuel your body for the climbing, descending and sweating…
News & Tips: Understanding the Different Types of Weather Instruments...
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Understanding the Different Types of Weather Instruments

May 24, 2013
Outdoors enthusiasts always keep an eye on the weather. That's because they know that a hard rain, heavy snowfall or shift in wind direction or velocity can change everything. So, too, can sweltering…
News & Tips: How to Hike With Your Baby
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How to Hike With Your Baby

May 23, 2013
Photo Credit: twoknobbytires.com At first thought, hiking with a baby or toddler doesn’t seem to be a winning recipe for a relaxing, invigorating outing. As beautiful as a rising sun over a…
News & Tips: Harvesting Wild Leeks
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Harvesting Wild Leeks

May 1, 2013
Out of all the edible wild vegetation that grows in our nearby forests one of the most overlooked plants would have to be ramps or wild leeks. These wild leeks are a type of wild-growing onion with a…
News & Tips: What You Ought to Know Before Buying a Handheld GPS Unit...
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What You Ought to Know Before Buying a Handheld GPS Unit

April 8, 2013
Handheld GPS units are a great all-in-one tool — map, compass, and navigating record keeper — for day hikers and back country backpackers alike. With the wide selection of handheld GPS units…
News & Tips: Capture the Moments That Nature Offers Through Wildlife Photography...
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Capture the Moments That Nature Offers Through Wildlife Photography

March 29, 2013
Whether you fish, hunt, camp or hike, the great outdoors is a common denominator that tie us all together. A wonderful way to capture the moments that nature offers is through wildlife photography.…