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True North & Magnetic Declination - A Trick to Make it Stick
Magnetic declination is an essential principle to understand when navigating your way through the wilds with map and compass.Yet it's a tricky thing to remember, at least the way it has traditionally been taught, using an addition / subtraction method.
On Safari in Northern Tanzania - Back to The Sixth Day of the Creation
Tanzania's natural endowment as a wildlife safari destination is unrivalled. Wild animals roam in vast areas as God intended on that sixth day of the creation.
Things to Make Your Gap Year in Africa Easy!
The kind of things you pack when you go on a trip says a lot about where you're heading and what you're going to be doing.Taking a warm top and a 'blanky' is OK if you're going to stay at Granny's house, but when you're taking a gap year in Africa, these items come highly recommended.
Catch Another Falling Star
Recently we stayed at a state campground in Michigan near a couple of lakes and the Kalamazoo River.The sites were large and wooded and secluded and it was soooooo relaxing to be there.
Edible Wild Plants For Backpackers
Knowing a few edible wild plants can make your next backpacking trip, or any trip into the wilderness, a lot more enjoyable.You can pack lighter if you eat wild berries every morning for breakfast, for example, and leave your oatmeal behind.
Alternatives to Pressurized Fuel
Recently I attended a Boy Scout Leader Roundtable meeting where they held a Pressurized Fuel Training session. The focus of this training was to teach leaders what they should be teaching boy scouts about safety rules for using primarily cooking stoves, but also lanterns and heaters that use propane or liquid fuels under pressure.
Visiting Plitvice Lakes National Park
If anyplace on earth is a natural paradise, Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia is that place. Of all Croatia's eight National Parks, Plitvice is the oldest and most visited.
How To Buy a Used RV - Part 1
If you are on a tight budget and can't afford a new model RV you might consider buying a used RV. Here are a few suggestions for finding a used, affordable RV:1.
How To Buy a Used RV - Part 2
The key to getting a good bargin, instead of a lemon, when buying your used RV is knowing what to look for. Here is a useful checklist to help with your search.
4 Steps to an Enjoyable Hike
Some people have fought many years of their lives to preserve the rich heritage of the outdoors and nature we now enjoy. That dedication and effort has been rewarded by fantastic hiking opportunities in our local, state, and national park systems.
Camping and Outdoor Activities: Get Involved with Nature
Camping mixed with outdoor activity is a great way to get ourselves involved with nature. National Parks can provide an excellent backdrop for some of your outdoor activities.
Great Family Camping Trips Make Excellent Traditions
A wonderful way to invest in your families' treasure trove of memories is by spending time in the great outdoors. Camping trips can be an excellent tradition that your family will look forward to and in time, look back upon with fond memories.
Packing a Backpack - A Guide
With so many different designs, packing a backpack will vary considerably. Generally though, the key to packing your backpack is to achieve even weight distribution.
Student Travel - Backpacking In Europe
For the fortunate few, life isn't complete without a backpacking trip through Europe. This right of passage is believed to further the maturation process of college students, according to sociologists.
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Outdoors, and Out of Bounds New York Times, United States - By BENJAMIN GENOCCHIO Seventeen artists and groups of artists are part of the second annual outdoor sculpture show organized by the Shore Institute of the ... |
OUTDOORS REPORT: Aug. 30 Houston Chronicle, United States - Buddy Oakes of Hackberry Rod and Gun said limits of trout have been steady at the jetty on live bait. Redfish are good in the bayou. ... |
Outdoors: Gillette Castle a full day of fun Waterbury Republican American, CT - A trip to Gillette can be an enjoyable half- or full day of indoor and outdoor adventure on its 184 acres and inside the unique castle. ... |
Outdoors calendar HeraldNet, WA - Volunteers for Outdoor Washington: Learn how to build trails and volunteer to construct and maintain hiking routes; 206-517-3019, www.trailvolunteers.org. ... |
Angeles National Forest visitors urged to prepare for the outdoors ... Long Beach Press-Telegram, CA - Forest visitors are urged to come prepared with the proper outdoor gear and arrive early, as many of the forest's 60 campgrounds and numerous day-use areas ... Close-to-home destinations |
Weekly Outdoors Calendar Hartford Courant, United States - Mail to Courant Sports/outdoors calendar, 285 Broad St., Hartford, CT 06115, fax to 860-241-6600 or e-mail to sports@courant.com. |
Gadgets for the Great Outdoors PC Magazine - Finally, for outdoor explorers and treasure hunters, Garmin's handheld Oregon 400t GPS helps you find your way on foot and even tracks down geocaches. ... |
Outdoors show to bring thousands to Imlay City for Sept. 5-7 weekend The County Press, MI - BY JENNIFER DECKER IMLAY CITY -- Outdoor enthusiasts will have the chance to enjoy a major sportsman's show Sept. 5-7 without leaving Lapeer County. ... |
Vinton-Shellsburg/Union swim meet heads outdoors Gazette Online, IA - ... the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union and Iowa High School Athletic Association had no records of a varsity competition being held outdoors. ... |
Park programs tap into the great outdoors The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com, LA - The staff at Fairview-Riverside State Park has announced events and activities for the coming months. The next event, on Saturday from 9 am until 11 am, ... |
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