Outdoor Information

Some outdoor enthusiasts enjoy Mother Nature by treading lightly along a scenic trail in their

It can happen to the best outdoorsman: the trail disappears, directions get confused, a change in the weather forces you away from familiar landmarks. You can't seem to get your bearings. Suddenly the thin tether between you and civilization has broken. You're no longer just "getting away from it all" — you're lost.  

Paintball! The hottest "extreme" sport around can be a little intimidating to get into, but it doesn't have to be that way. Through some simple instruction and explanation, we'll help you make the right choices, and before you know it, you'll be on your way to the paintball field or your favorite piece of property!

Should you ever find yourself thrust into a survival situation — you get hopelessly lost, your vehicle breaks down in the backcountry far from help, your bush plane crashes in remote territory, etc. — you will need to deal immediately with serious concerns such as treating injuries, creating shelter, attracting the attention of rescuers and obtaining water.

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 hot days, blue skies or bone chilling cold. Indeed, weather can, and often does, influence the success or enjoyment of any hunting, fishing or camping outing — on occasion, it can even threaten survival.

When it comes to hunting and fishing, many of the skills involved—rigging a line, cleaning a gun—can seem specialized, with litt

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. Most shoots can be incorporated into our existing outdoor hobbies or as a stand-alone passion. There is no specific science to wildlife photography, although there are certain practices that can help you attain a better shot.

Juvenile bald eagles are a mixture of brown and white. They reach full maturity in four to five years.

The female bald eagle is 35 to 37 inches, slightly larger than the male. Their wingspan ranges from 72 to 90 inches and they weigh from ten to fourteen pounds.

Bald eagles can fly to an altitude of 10,000 feet. During level flight, they can achieve speeds of about 30 to 35 mph. The beak, talons, and feathers are made of keratin, just like your finger nails.