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Author :: Brooks Patton  |
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| Article Title :: Skydiving Schools: Picking the School and Training That's Right for You |
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| Perhaps you’ve considered actually jumping from a perfectly good airplane, from time to time, in your past. Perhaps you are the unwitting recipient of a skydiving gift certificate from a friend. Whatever the case, despite the good advice to the contrary from sane people all around you, you’re actually going to go through with it...So now what? Finding a top-notch skydiving school can seem like a daunting task. Every skydiving school web site you visit seems great at first blush, but then you start to see a trend develop, namely, they seem to all claim to be the best, friendliest, safest, and highest-jumping drop zones in the world. Though your friends, still coming to grips wit (read full article) |
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| Category :: Outdoors Articles |
Author :: Judith J. Murphy |
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| Article Title :: Pocket Survival Kit: When Hiking, Little Things Make a Big Difference |
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| I've been known to set off for a short hike, and find something interesting and meander all day.You can enjoy the same freedom, if you plan ahead. This light-weight, ready-to-go checklist includes everything necessary to enjoy a short hike or a longer trek.I carry the following items in the pockets of my cargo pants, but a fanny pack will work just as well.* Compass* Topographic map* Notebook or paper and pencil (pens freeze)* Plastic bags1. heavy plastic garbage/leaf size
2. "Zip lock" gallon size and pint size - solar still, carry water* Bandana - head covering, water collecting* Mirror/Sewing kit - mine is a set* Fo (read full article) |
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| Category :: Outdoors Articles |
Author :: Judith J. Murphy |
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| Article Title :: Edible and Natural: How Do I Know What Wild Plants Are Safe to Eat? |
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| It's only a matter of time before all the baby spring greens will be available for wild salad. But how do you know what's safe to put in your mouth? Here are a few steps to guide the inquisitive naturalist when exploring the plant world.Before you set out, understand the basic parts of a plant - root, stem, leaves, buds, flowers, fruit and seed.Day hikes are a good time to explore and learn, since you are close to help if you have a reaction. I've spent years roaming the woods and over time I have learned what to do to minimize risk.As someone prone to allergic reactions, I do not take this subject lightly.When on the trail, Study the plant. Does it have a stro (read full article) |
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| Category :: Outdoors Articles |
Author :: Sharon Albright |
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| Article Title :: Binoculars - Nothing Escapes These Eyes |
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| Binoculars are devices that make small objects at a distance appear expanded and clear before your eyes. They are also known as binocular telescopes as they are basically two monocular placed together to allow perfect two-eye viewing. It is surprising to find that those objects, which are completely invisible to human eyes, appear so near and enlarged in the eyes of the binoculars.Factors to consider while purchasing binocularsWhen you want to choose the binoculars you should try them out and then purchase them. Although the enhanced image through binoculars might appear surprising, yet the working of binoculars is quite simple. You have the lenses at the end of the barrel c (read full article) |
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| Category :: Outdoors Articles |
Author :: Judith J. Murphy |
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| Article Title :: Wilderness Survival:The Sacred Order is a Universal Truth |
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| The sacred order is: Shelter first - then water, fire, food. In a survival situation, it is critical to conserve energy and resources. Panic and frustration get in the way of success in any situation – they can be deadly in the outdoors. If it's late in the day or you are in a place with limited resources, what you do first matters.The point of building a shelter first is that for the outlay of energy it takes to gather branches and leaves, you can build a debris shelter without tools and ensure a way to maximize your body heat. The worst thing that can happen in the woods is not starvation or animal attack – it’s hypothermia.Hypothermia occurs when your body temperatu (read full article) |
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| Category :: Outdoors Articles |
Author :: Wes Tafoya |
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| Article Title :: Surviving a Bear Attack |
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| How to survive a Bear attack!Bears can attack people if they feel they are in danger, if they are surprised, have cubs or are protecting their territory. If at all possible - steer clear of the bear! But if you have put your self in a situation where you can't avoid them, make sure they are not surprised by you.Here are some crucial rules to live by.1. Never camp or hike alone.2. Avoid bears. That "teddy" bear can turn you into ground beef really quick - this includes the smaller black bear.3. Don't feed it even from the "safety" of your car. There have been movies made that show people being ripped from their cars because they were dim-witted enough to (read full article) |
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| Category :: Outdoors Articles |
Author :: Eriani Doyel |
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| Article Title :: Camp is for Everyone |
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| Would you like to go to camp? Would your child? Are you thinking about making lanyards in craft class, canoeing across the lake, or those funky lunches in the mess hall? Although those experiences are common to many people who have gone to summer camp in the past, they are not the only types of experiences out there today. You can learn to surf, play in a rock and roll band, learn computer programming or even be in a play. Camp doesn’t even have to be in the summer anymore-it is changing, and it is for the better.If you think that any of these alternatives to the “traditional” sound exciting, you should take a look online to see all of the opportunities that are availabl (read full article) |
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| Category :: Outdoors Articles |
Author :: Anand Srinivasan |
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| Article Title :: Choosing the Right Travel Package |
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| With international airfares falling with increasing competition, numerous travel agencies have sprung up to help you make your international visit easy and comfortable. But now there is a problem of plenty. Here are a few things you need to consider when choosing the travel package of your choice.COSTNaturally this is the first thing to look out for. Prepare the budget you are ready to shell out. But remember that if you are too particular about the upper limit for your travel, you choose that package that falls well inside your budget. Most often, no matter how deeply you look into the costs involved, there are always instances when you feel there was a hidden cost i (read full article) |
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| Category :: Outdoors Articles |
Author :: J Aubin |
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| Article Title :: Sea Kayak Sales |
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| As more and more people become aware of sea kayaking, we see sea kayak sales climbing. The great thing about this type of outdoor activity is that the entire family can enjoy it. In addition, sea kayaking is something that can be done by the elderly or young without experience as a peaceful activity or it can be done by thrill-seekers that look for the challenge, something hard and invigorating. Because sea kayaking is so diverse, it takes different styles of kayaks to keep up.Some of the more popular types of sea kayaks include the flatwater kayak, touring kayak, sea kayak, sit-on-top kayak, surf kayak, canoe, and then of course, you have your kayak accessories. In this articl (read full article) |
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Author :: Michael Russell |
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| Article Title :: Trash Can Duty Thrills |
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| For a time I serviced camp sites, including checking trash cans. I regularly emptied the trash cans, especially at the camp sites near the lake, so the bears wouldn't be attracted to the left over pieces of fish which campers threw away. The maintenance also included, cutting and stacking the campsite with firewood, cleaning out and arranging fire pits, and repainting the portable toilets.Part of the job was nice. I got to drive around in a Forest Service pickup, and see all the beautiful countryside. The camp site by the lake was above a huge hydro electric dam on the Columbia River. The drive to the campsite took 10 minutes from town. The route paralleled the Columbia River (read full article) |
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