Camping

News & Tips: How to Survive a Black Bear Encounter (video)...
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How to Survive a Black Bear Encounter (video)

You're walking in the woods, perhaps returning from or heading to the stream or lake.  Or, perhaps you're in your neighborhood, in an urban center such as Chapel Hill, N.C., or even near your child's…
News & Tips: Meramec River Tragedy a Travesty
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Meramec River Tragedy a Travesty

A travesty is a burlesque imitation of a work, or distortion, or a parody. The July killing of an individual floating on the Meramec River in Missouri by a landowner is a tragic example of the vulgar…
News & Tips: GIS Mapping Key for Sportsmen
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GIS Mapping Key for Sportsmen

Wikipedia defines GIS as "geographic information system: a system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present all types of geographic data." For those that love to hunt, fish…
News & Tips: Take in Nature’s Beauty at These Stunning Waterfalls...
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Take in Nature’s Beauty at These Stunning Waterfalls

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

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: Great Campsite Games and Activities for the Whole Family...
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Great Campsite Games and Activities for the Whole Family

You’ve wrapped up an active day of hiking, fishing and swimming and have settled at your campsite for the evening. But just because you’ve hunkered down for the night doesn’t mean the fun has to end…
News & Tips: Documenting the Camping Trip
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Documenting the Camping Trip

Roaming outdoors usually brings about surprises on a regular basis. As a freelance outdoors writer, I'm always working on assignments that put me in position capture many interesting photos. But…
News & Tips: The Basics of Backwoods Coffee (video)...
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The Basics of Backwoods Coffee (video)

There are plenty choices for a  portable coffee Percolator to ensure you get the best brew in the backwoods. Everything tastes better outdoors. This is especially true of a good cup of coffee at…
News & Tips: 4 Multi-Purpose Campfire Cooking Tools & Campfire Recipes (video)...
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4 Multi-Purpose Campfire Cooking Tools & Campfire Recipes (video)

Campfire cooking is often one of the best parts of camping or backpacking: It’s outdoor food preparation at its simplest that results in flavor-packed meals, which taste all the more delicious after…
News & Tips: How to Pack a Backpack
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How to Pack a Backpack

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: Are You a Mosquito Magnet?
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Are You a Mosquito Magnet?

You know how it goes. You're outside with friends and family and you're getting eaten up by mosquitoes, while some of your friends never get one bite. Ever wondered why? A blog by Lisa Collier Cool…
News & Tips: How Not to Get Lost in the Woods & Survival Tips if it Happens...
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How Not to Get Lost in the Woods & Survival Tips if it Happens

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…