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News & Tips: 5 Common Items That Can Be Used While Camping...
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5 Common Items That Can Be Used While Camping

January 31, 2014
We’re back with the follow-up to the post “Everyday Items That Can Be Used for Survival and on the Hunt.” This time, we’re focusing on everyday items that can be used when camping. Check out the…
News & Tips: What You Need to Know to Prepare for Cold Weather Activities Outdoors...
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What You Need to Know to Prepare for Cold Weather Activities Outdoors

January 31, 2014
Dressing in layers will help you regulate your temperature and stay dry. With winter's cold weather and snow tightly gripping much of the country, many individuals surrender their enthusiasm for the…
News & Tips: Everyday Items That Can Be of Use in the Outdoors...
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Everyday Items That Can Be of Use in the Outdoors

January 28, 2014
When it comes to everyday household objects, sometimes there’s more to them than meets the eye. Below, take a look at several everyday objects that can be repurposed in new, innovative ways and used…
News & Tips: Don’t Let a Campfire Become a Wildfire...
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Don’t Let a Campfire Become a Wildfire

January 24, 2014
Pulled over to the side of the park road, I was gazing at several charred tree trunks flanking a specific campsite. The fire-blackened space covered the area of about three average-sized houses. A…
News & Tips: Pre-Season Camping Gear Maintenance (video)...
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Pre-Season Camping Gear Maintenance (video)

January 17, 2014
A common early season occurrence at campgrounds is when campers discover one or more gear items are not up to par. The first camping trip of the year is a bad time to realize that gear maintenance…
News & Tips: Wildlife in Winter Mode
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Wildlife in Winter Mode

January 10, 2014
For many hikers and campers, the winter season is a season filled with frosty landscapes and chilly sunsets, but something is missing or rarely seen — wildlife. Unless of course, you hike or camp in…
News & Tips: Four Tips for Walking on Snow and Ice
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Four Tips for Walking on Snow and Ice

December 31, 2013
While it’s crucial for ice fishermen to be well acquainted with ice safety, as they’re spending significant time out on frozen bodies of water, it’s arguably just as important for others enjoying the…
News & Tips: Last-Minute Camping Gift Ideas
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Last-Minute Camping Gift Ideas

December 20, 2013
The Holiday season is about to peak — ready or not. Hopefully, you're ready to absorb a dose of quality time with family and friends, something we all need more of. But before we can slow down to…
News & Tips: Windchill: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe This Winter...
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Windchill: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe This Winter

December 17, 2013
The windchill index is used to calculate how cold air feels on exposed skin, taking into account the actual air temperature as well as the speed of the wind. Understanding the windchill, its effects…
News & Tips: On the Trail:  4 Invasive Species You Should Know About...
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On the Trail: 4 Invasive Species You Should Know About

December 16, 2013
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my? Please. The most dangerous species around today aren’t the stuff of a child’s imagination. Instead, they are the more insidious invasive species, which wreak…
News & Tips: 5 Ways to Stay Safe When Hiking in the Winter...
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5 Ways to Stay Safe When Hiking in the Winter

November 20, 2013
1. Never hike alone. It may sound like common sense to the intermediate hiker. For beginner and advanced hikers, though, there’s often a temptation to chart your own course. Avoiding this temptation…
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How to Protect Yourself Against Biting and Stinging Bugs

November 1, 2013
Dealing with insects is a given for anglers and hunters as our activities regularly put us in bad bug situations. West Nile virus, Lyme disease and allergic-reaction-causing stings are all potential…