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RAID! This is likely the most popular insect repellant/obliterator of all time. The commercials were seriously mainstream when I was growing up. I'm not sure what happened to all the hype, but I will (read
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I have been a big fan of hiking trails for a long time, but lately I have been a little bit disappointed with how little I get done when I go. You see, when you go on hiking trails on foot, it might t (read
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With all of the emphasis on the so-called extreme sports, cross country skiing seems to have dropped out of the mainstream in the past few years. After all, downhill skiing is faster, snowboarding is (read
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I have been using binocular telescopes ever since middle school. Of course, when I first got into it, they were pretty low powered. I could see the moon in great detail, occasionally catch Venus when (read
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The winters in the northeast have been very tricky in the last few years, and this makes it hit and miss when trying to decide when ski conditions would be the best for a vacation. It is a gamble at s (read
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There many come a time in any life when a place to sleep will suddenly seem like a luxury. If you have ever gone camping, you probably know what I mean. (read
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If you spend any time out on the water in a boat you've probably found it difficult to take along your camera. Water and electronics generally don't mix. The problem with that is taking pictures to re (read
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Have you ever noticed that everyone is afraid of something? Now I'm not saying it's something major, or even something realistic, but yet they are fearful of something. Take my mother for instance. Th (read
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So there I was; crouching quietly in a tree house hand-crafted by my father, high up on a hill in the woods. I sat, waited and listened for it to rear its sharp, pointy antlers. No, I'm not talking ab (read
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There's something about outer space. Imagine all that lies beyond the earth's atmosphere. It seems to have no end when you gaze up at a clear night sky. I enjoy doing this with my binocular telescope (read
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When school ends each year many parents face the daunting task of trying to find something to fill their children's days. If you live on the west coast you may want to consider sending your children t (read
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Now that the weather is getting nicer, many are thinking about what they want to do over the summer. Camping is a popular activity, and many like to find the best camping sites as early in the year as (read
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There is plenty to love about summer time. The warm breeze on the back of your neck, the radiant sun pouring down over your lawn and home, laughter from children heard all over the neighborhood, and c (read
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Camping is a pastime that people of all ages enjoy. Having the chance to get away from the noise and pressures of the city to escape to a quiet retreat, even just for a weekend, is relaxing. (read
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As outdoor enthusiasts spend more and more time in our backcountry, a handful of skills become more and more essential. All of these skills are easy to learn and add considerably to the overall enjoym (read
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As an outdoor enthusiast you will at some point make a decision to learn how to navigate in the backcountry. Whether you use a map, compass, GPS receiver or all three, there are several things you sho (read
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If youÂ're tired of hiking the same trail or picnicking at the same park, then Geocaching may be exactly what youÂ're looking for. Geocaching, pronounced gee-o-cashing, is the high tech version of a (read
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We are asked nearly every day: "What are your best binoculars?" And every day we answer: "How do you plan on using them?" We are not trying to be evasive with our answer, but the truth of the matter i (read
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Many nights in the backcountry are far from dark. A bright moon and a sky full of stars can throw off enough light to allow for reading a book, but add cloud cover, mountains or trees and it gets dark (read
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Outdoor enthusiasts love to guess about all sorts of things. We guess how many stars are in the Milky Way, we guess how fast a deer runs or we might even guess about how long it will be until that big (read
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If you spend any amount of time in the backcountry at all, it will rain on you. Remember this - rain is a good thing; without it there wouldnÂ't be much backcountry to enjoy. How you prepare for rain (read
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Time out of doors is a precious commodity to the outdoor enthusiast - but are we getting the most out of this time. One way to ensure maximum backcountry enjoyment is to get the most possible value fr (read
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Does the thought of buying a gift for a friend or relative make you smile or does it stress you out? Is there a hiker or camper on your gift giving list? What can you give to the someone who already h (read
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There are some important factors that have to be taken into consideration before buying any type of tents, such as the number of people who will be using it, how and where it will be used and the pric (read
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Why use lightweight and ultralight tents? Because a heavy tent is one of the biggest obstacles to lightweight backpacking. You have to cut the weight of the "big three" (shelter, backpack and sleeping (read
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The national park system in the United States is full of beauty and surprises. Still, youÂ'll be wondering if theyÂ're worth it when you run into the crowds of other visitors.
Road Side Viewing
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A desert is a landscape region that receives very little precipitation. For a peice of land to be classified as a desert it must receive less than 250 mm of precipitation per year. Because of such a l (read
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Coming up on its eighth year, the Great Salt Lake Bird Watching Festival is good get away for birders. Of course, a chance to visit Salt Lake City isnÂ't so bad either.
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If you miss Cades Cove Tennessee while traveling in the southeastern part of the United States, you've missed one of the most picturesque locations in North America.
Cades Cove is a 6,800 acre scenic (read
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You need to buy a backpack for your son, but you are unsure which one to buy and donÂ't know how to choose the right one. After all there are those reports about how backpacks are damaging our childr (read
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Sleeping bag liners for camping? My friend Dion made fun of my "poor excuse for a sleeping bag," but it kept me warm as the temperature dropped to the low forties, and it weighed only five ounces. We (read
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5 Tips For Outdoors Life
You love nature and the outdoors life. How can you get the very most from it, though? In a world where there seems to be more concrete than dirt, it can be rather challenging (read
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Over and over the huge grizzly bear stabs her powerful paw into the mountain river, fishing for her breakfast in the chilly, shallow water. A cool, crisp mountain breeze drifts through the valley; moi (read
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A vacation is a great time to learn a new activity. You can quickly learn to kayak on one of the many kayak tours available in both tropical and non-tropical locations.
Kayaking is an activity that y (read
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Many camping enthusiasts enjoy the comfort of canvas tents while they are out in the wilderness. The only thing that is certain about nature is that nothing is certain. Canvas tents are durable and ca (read
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Undoubtedly, backpack is an essential gear for every outdoor event to carry your world along with you. Experts believe that when it comes to choosing a right backpack a good rule of thumb is, "Buy rig (read
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Long and frequent has been the debate amongst hikers and campers regarding the use of internal or external frame backpacks. Many old timers insist that external frame packs are the way to go, mainly d (read
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Once again our planetÂ's largest gatherings of Bald Eagles in underway in Squamish British Columbia, just North of Vancouver BC, and just 50 km south of the world class Whistler Ski Resort. Based on (read
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Vacationing at beach is like heaven or earth for all the aqua lovers and fans. The beach vacation is different from the rest where you the pleasure to get soaked in the sun and sand, experience the up (read
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The Oregon Trail holds a unique place in the history of the United States. Thousands of pioneers used the trail to populate the middle and western parts of the country in the 19th century.
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White water rafting is simply a blast and a great way to get away from the clutter of life. Alas, your rafting experiences can fade with time. The best way to prevent this is to keep a white water raf (read
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Mountain climbing is a great way to escape the rat race and be one with nature. Alas, your mountain climbing experiences can fade with time. The best way to prevent this is to keep a mountain climbing (read
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Backpacks are available almost everywhere when the back to school shopping frenzy begins and you can find inexpensive backpacks in drugstores, supermarkets, discount stores and department stores. Some (read
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Mosquitoes can carry diseases like malaria, yellow fever, many types of encephalitis and dengue. Almost 600 million people die each year with mosquito-born diseases. What can you do to prevent getting (read
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Most kids carry backpacks to school everyday, and pediatricians, physical therapists and parents are reporting increasing numbers of schoolchildren complaining of back, neck and shoulder pain, along w (read
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Making clothes? If you enjoy backpacking AND sewing, go for it. As for myself, I started buying gear again after the first hundred tedious hours of sewing . Then I discovered that there are some backp (read
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Alaska is the biggest state in the Union and tends to be a take it or leave it proposition for relocation. For those choosing Alaska, the real estate market is a solid investment.
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Winter backpacking can mean your footprints are the only ones out there. That adds to the beauty of the experience, but also to the danger. Alone and in a cold enviroment, it's important to know what (read
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Why learn about medicinal plants? Certainly, backpackers shouldn't leave the first aid kit home, but it can be useful and interesting to know a few plant medicines too. Whether you are someday in a su (read
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It's the time of year to beat the heat and head for higher elevation. For many people that means loading up the RV, grabbing the boat and finding a ca (read
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