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Singing in the Rain

by Pursue The Outdoors June 27, 2011

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow once wrote “Into each life some rain must fall.” Not only is this true for all of us in the meta-physical sense, but also true in the sense that if you are standing under the sky when water falls out of it, there is a more than fair chance some of it [...]

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Packing for the Hike

by Outdoor Hub June 27, 2011

Every time I leave the pavement, headed for a hike in the woods, the mountains, or anywhere in between, I take a well stocked hunting pack with me. My pack goes with me when I hike, camp, hunt, fish, even just on a casual hike to do a little bird watching. I’ve been a boy [...]

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Your Path is Waiting: Go Hike

by Benjamin T. Lambright June 27, 2011
Your Path is Waiting: Go Hike

No one with fully functional eyes can deny how awe-inspiring nature is. Even if you haven’t gotten out to the shores of one of the great lakes or hiked an Appalachian trail, just watching the sunset in the park can give you a taste of what’s in store for you when you really get out [...]

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Stay Out of That Old Mine!

by Pursue The Outdoors June 24, 2011
Stay Out of That Old Mine!

If you’re like me, when you’re hiking you’re always looking for a new place to explore. Some of my favorite adventures have been through dilapidated and decaying high rises and abandoned suburbs. But there are some places you need to simply stay out of, as the experts at Pursue the Outdoors explain. It seems like [...]

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Gift Giving for the Outdoors Person in Your Life

by Pursue The Outdoors June 24, 2011

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 has everything? The secret of gift giving is not always the “what.” Many times [...]

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First-Ever Personal Communicator with 2-Way Global Messaging Unveiled

by Outdoor Hub June 23, 2011

  YARMOUTH, Maine — June 22, 2011 — DeLorme, the innovation leader in navigation technology, today announced the Fall 2011 release of the DeLorme® inReach™, the first Iridium-based personal communicator to deliver truly global two-way satellite text messaging; delivery confirmations; SOS capabilities; remote tracking, and an Android smartphone interface. The inReach promises to revolutionize the [...]

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Bookmark and Share Job Corps’ Land Stewardship Training Praised by Forest Service

by Outdoor Hub June 22, 2011

WASHINGTON – The new green curriculum of the Forest Service’s Job Corps will expand employment opportunities for its graduates, help revitalize local economies in rural communities and enhance the mission of the agency, U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell said today. “The Forest Service congratulates high school and college students far and wide who are [...]

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Mancos State Park Offers Programs for Learning, Play and Exploring

by Outdoor Hub June 21, 2011

DOLORES, Colo. – Who left that track? What kind of butterfly is that? Oh my, what kind of snake lives here? You can find out answers to these and more nature questions by joining Mancos State Park Naturalist, Carol Bylsma, for a fun-filled program at Mancos State Park this summer. Friday June 24, 9 a.m.-11 [...]

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Washington’s Discover Pass Now Available

by Outdoor Hub June 21, 2011

OLYMPIA-The state’s new Discover Pass for vehicle access to state parks and recreation lands is available for sale at recreational license dealers and online. The Discover Pass-providing access to 7 million acres of state park and recreation lands-will generate funding to keep those lands open following steep state budget cuts. “We are optimistic that people [...]

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How To Avoid Getting Stuck In A Rut While Shed Hunting

by Pursue The Outdoors June 21, 2011

Hunting for shed elk antlers can be a fun and rewarding experience, not to mention a great way to get kids involved in outdoor activities. The Pacific Northwest can be an especially enjoyable area to shed hunt in. This article takes a look at mixing up your shed hunting habits. Do you shed hunt in [...]

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St. Vrain State Park Teaches Wildlife Tracks and Signs

by Outdoor Hub June 21, 2011

FIRESTONE, Colo. – Join St. Vrain State Park for an evening of environmental sleuthing. Here at St. Vrain, there are many different animals that leave behind evidence of their existence. Learn how to identify wildlife by what they leave behind with our “Tracks & Signs” program on Friday, June 24 at 6 p.m. Participants should [...]

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Naturalist Guided Activities at Castlewood Canyon State Park

by Outdoor Hub June 21, 2011

FRANKTOWN, Colo. – Come join the fun, learn about nature and watch Castlewood Canyon State Park change with the season. Park naturalists will lead you on a journey of discovery through our guided hikes and activities. Programs are free, however, please remember that all vehicles entering the park must purchase a $7 daily pass or [...]

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Navajo State Park’s Summer Programs Continue

by Outdoor Hub June 21, 2011

ARBOLES, Colo. – It’s all about the geology and the wildlife this weekend at Navajo State Park. Of course, the wildlife and other features of the park would not be what they are if it were not for the influence of the local geology. Learning to read the signs left behind by animals is often [...]

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How To Use Lotion To Stay Warm In The Winter

by Outdoor Hub Fans June 21, 2011

When the time comes to venture out in the cold this winter, take a page from the women and help stay warm on those cold winter excursions. Most men are unfamiliar with lotion, sticking with a razor, toothbrush, and bar of soap as their only hygienic accessories, but lotion has a definite added benefit for outdoorsman in [...]

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Sitka Gear’s Timberline Pant Perfect For All Season

by Outdoor Hub June 20, 2011

NAPA, CA. Sitka Gear, Building off of the success of its popular Mountain Pant, Sitka Gear introduces it newest performance garment, the Timberline Pant. This pant took all of the key characteristics of the Mountain Paint and amped them up for the most extreme mountain hunter. With double reinforced waterproof/breathable seat and knees, removable thermo-molded [...]

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Campfires Banned on Florida Public Land

by Outdoor Hub June 20, 2011

In light of significant drought conditions and the increased threat of wildfires, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), in cooperation with the state Division of Forestry and other partner agencies, issued an executive order June 16 prohibiting campfires in wildlife management areas, wildlife and environmental areas and all other lands it manages. The [...]

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Kentucky Angling Adds Managing Editor, Expands News

by Outdoor Hub June 20, 2011

ASHLAND – June 17, 2011– KentuckyAngling.com is undergoing a transformation, expanding both its staff and editorial mission. This week, founder Chris Erwin unveiled the online news magazine’s redesigned Web site at www.KentuckyAngling.com/magazine and announced the addition of new partner and managing editor Carrie Stambaugh. A writer and photographer, Carrie Stambaugh is a former award-winning local [...]

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Women’s Workshop Offers Fishing, Hunting, Outdoor Skills

by Outdoor Hub June 20, 2011

OLYMPIA – Women can learn the basics of fishing, hunting and other outdoor skills in a September weekend workshop that includes several sessions led by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) experts and other certified instructors. The annual workshop, scheduled Sept.16-18 at Camp River Ranch in Carnation, is coordinated by Washington Outdoor Women (WOW), [...]

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Cyclops Ranger Headlamp now available in NXT Camo

by Outdoor Hub June 20, 2011

June, 2011 (Grand Prairie, TX) Cyclops, a leader in outdoor and illumination products introduces their new Ranger headlamp in NXT Camo. The Ranger headlamp is crafted for the hunter, hiker, or outdoor enthusiast expecting a rugged, durable and cost effective hands-free lighting tool. “Whether you are hunting in the Rockies or hiking the Appalachian Trail, [...]

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How To Prepare Yourself: The Psychology of Survival

by Survive The Outdoors June 17, 2011

Your mission as an outdoor enthusiast in a survival situation is to stay alive. As you can see, you are going to experience an assortment of thoughts and emotions. These can work for you, or they can work to your downfall. Fear, anxiety, anger, frustration, guilt, depression, and loneliness are all possible reactions to the [...]

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