Camping

News & Tips: RV Camping? Consider a Travel Trailer
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RV Camping? Consider a Travel Trailer

The RV industry has seen several manufacturers close up shop over the last few years, victims of the bad economy. That doesn't mean that RV camping has slowed down much, but most RVers are owning…
News & Tips: Treading Lightly
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Treading Lightly

The short phrase of "tread lightly", is high on the code of ethics of veteran hikers and backpackers. Nothing is more discouraging for a hiker or backpacker than to arrive at a designated campsite…
News & Tips: Hike for the Health of It
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Hike for the Health of It

Have you stayed the course on the promise you made as the New Year was born? For many, statistics show that the New Year's resolution promise is broken by the end of January. A popular New Year's…
Survival Gear Buying Guide
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Survival Gear Buying Guide

Lucky people rarely face life-threatening situations. But even the luckiest among us never know for sure when trouble might strike. It's possible for anyone to be thrust into a survival situation any…
News & Tips: Making Tracks: A Snowshoer's Primer
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Making Tracks: A Snowshoer's Primer

A good pair of modern snowshoes are easy to use and maintain. If you're an outdoorsman in the north, snowshoeing is just something you do every now and then. You might snowshoe for fitness or maybe…
News & Tips: Travel-by-Tent Vacations
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Travel-by-Tent Vacations

The short outlook for long-distance vacation travel is not as bright as it once was. High fuel prices are making an impact on the nation's willingness to go big on the family vacation. With this…
News & Tips: Planning a Weeklong Camping Vacation
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Planning a Weeklong Camping Vacation

Many families and individuals are still doing the weeklong vacation, but instead of spending scarce vacation dollars on a condo or cabin, small RVs and tents of various shapes are becoming the…
News & Tips: Alley Spring and Mill
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Alley Spring and Mill

Alley Mill is said to be the most photographed spot in the Missouri Ozarks. And for good reason. The “Old Red Mill” conjures up images of the past, when the area was a hustling hub of frontier…
News & Tips: Prepare for Cold Weather Hikes
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Prepare for Cold Weather Hikes

Cold weather hiking and backpacking is a great way to spend a day in the winter outdoors. Grand vistas can be enjoyed through the leafless forest and the crowds are huddled inside watching TV.…
News & Tips: Camping Tips & Tricks: Be Prepared With Routine Tent Maintenance...
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Camping Tips & Tricks: Be Prepared With Routine Tent Maintenance

For those enduring snows and freezing temps, camping is likely not on the current adventure, to-do list. For those in warmer climates, or campers not afraid to spend chilly night out under the stars…
News & Tips: Five Keys to Safe Winter Hiking
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Five Keys to Safe Winter Hiking

Cold, snowy weather drives some hikers into their homes to stoke the fires until spring. That's unfortunate, as winter hiking reveals the natural world in a beautiful state well worth the effort to…
News & Tips: Majestic Bald Eagle Trivia
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Majestic Bald Eagle Trivia

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…