Hunting Tradition Passed On - It’s a cold crisp winter day, cloudy and damp, just right for still hunting or stalking game in the woods of central Texas . The hunt takes place in Bosque Co. just west of Lake Whitney which is a mix of hardwood’s, mesquite, and of course cactus. Along for the hunt is a son and his daughter. They are bow hunting for white tail deer she is al...

I'd Pick The Nature Boy - Have y’all ever had someone ask you the question, “If you could pick anyone alive to spend some time with, who would it be?” My money says that just about all of you have been asked this somewhere along the way. And, since that’s likely the case, it might be fun to discuss this a little bit this week. The person we’d pick would tell others a...

Is First Aid Different in the BackCountry - First aid is first aid is first aid – right? At first glance, providing first aid in the backcountry appears to be much like it is anywhere else. But if you look a little closer and you’ll find it is quite different. When you have finished this article, you will understand how it differs and how you, as an outdoor enthusiast, must think about...

Just Step Outside - Ah! sensual pleasures. Step outside on a bright, warm morning and breathe in the first morning air. Can you distinguish the lilacs growing on the edge of the road, and the sweet wet dew that is drying as the sun’s heat intensifies? Coffee must be ready because the aroma is seductive as you pass your kitchen window. You head down to the garden...

Keys to Responsible Recreation in the BackCountry - Chuck Fitzgerald ©2004. All Rights Reserved. Having a good time is pretty high on everyone’s to do list, especially when surrounded by awesome views and super-awesome friends. We hike, bike, climb, camp, raft, fish, hunt, four-wheel, sleep and eat – among other things – in the backcountry. If not done properly, that’s a lot of wear...

Launch of Women Summit LLC web site and 2004 Life Discovery Tour schedule. - Most companies that provide small group vacations for women are either outward-bound type adventure tours, stay-in-one-place retreats, or shopping and sightseeing tours. Theresa Gabriel of Columbus, Nebraska is doing something different. Columbus, NE (PRWEB) February 20, 2004--Theresa Gabriel has launched her Women Summit LLC web site...

Let There Be Light, Part 1 – The Camping Lantern - The only thing worse than setting up a tent in the rain is setting up a tent in the rain in the dark. That is a lesson I learned all too well while trying to set up camp in the middle of the night during a cold New England thunderstorm. Having the right camping lantern can be the difference between a camping trip you`ll never forget and one y...

Natural Mosquito Repellants - NATURAL MOSQUITO REPELLANTS When you are in your home environment, there are many things you can to to stop mosquitoes from invading your space. When you are away, on camping trips, traveling, or for other outdoor activities away from home, you need to be armed with a good repellant. Most over the counter products contain DEET, a powerful ...

Nature & Naturejobs Match Smart Job Applicants to Recruiters with Smarter Technology - Nature, the world’s most influential and trafficked source of scientific information, announces the launch of its new service that integrates relevant scientific jobs throughout its content via semantic matching technology. (PRWEB) October 9, 2004 -- As of last week, the Nature Publishing Group created the web’s most effective scientific ...

Nature, An ADHD Natural Treatment - My mother’s warning; “You are going to rot your brain out...” still rings through my mind whenever I spend too much time in front of the television set. I grew up in a time when mothers shooed their children out - rain, snow or shine - to get a breath of fresh air. Our television set tuned in to only four or five channels and those channels ...

New Year’s Resolutions for the BackCountry - The New Year has begun and you probably have a few New Year’s Resolutions under way. You’ll lose weight, lose a bad habit, add a good habit or even mend an old fence. But do you have any resolutions for the backcountry? Are you ready to make this year your best backcountry year? I’m ready. Here are a few of my backcountry New Year’s Resolutio...

Night Vision Devices -- The Ultimate in BackCountry Toys - Many nights in the backcountry are far from dark. A bright moon and a sky full of stars can throw off enough light to allow for reading a book, but add cloud cover, mountains or trees and it gets dark awfully fast. When you need to see in the dark, you have two choices - you either turn on a light, or use one of the many available night visi...

OuterSports.com Announces Online Community - Favorite Places, News and Events, and Adventure Stories pages provide gathering place for outdoor enthusiasts. OuterSports.com, an online retailer of outdoor equipment and accessories for hikers, climbers, campers, and winter sports participants, recently brought online its new outdoor community, where users can find and contribute helpful i...

The Ducks - Did They Forget - In Michigan we were having an unusual warm spell. For about six weeks, since November, it had been in the 40`s, 50`s, and even the 60,s - with rain, not snow. That was quite unusual and we were all expecting to get blasted with a blizzard any day. But until then, people were still mowing their grass, doing yard work, and taking walks without ...

The Need for Silence in a Noisy World - By Mike Moore It is quite evident that we are living in one terribly noisy world and it seems to be getting worse every day. Everywhere we go we are accosted by loud, unwanted sound. When we enter elevators, malls and restaurants we are engulfed by musak. I recently had lunch at a popular restaurant and found the background music so loud ...

Top Tips for Successful BackCountry Navigation - As an outdoor enthusiast you will at some point make a decision to learn how to navigate in the backcountry. Whether you use a map, compass, GPS receiver or all three, there are several things you should know about successful navigation. Your safety and the safety of your companions depend upon it. Backcountry activities such as hiking, o...

What To Know When Buying Binoculars - We are asked nearly every day: "What are your best binoculars?" And every day we answer: "How do you plan on using them?" We are not trying to be evasive with our answer, but the truth of the matter is – the best binoculars for one purpose may be the worse binoculars for another. We want you to Get It Right The First Time. Understanding yo...

What's In Your Hiking Pack - Every time I leave the pavement, I take along my trusty hiking pack – even if I have no intention of hiking. Doing this has become a habit rather than a conscious decision. My pack goes with me when a hike, camp, hunt, fish, bird watch and even when I drive out of town. I’ve been a boy scout and a United States Marine so I suppose I have lear...

Why Orienteering is Hot - So, you didn’t know it was hot did you? Do you even know what Orienteering is? It is one of the most thrilling activities available for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and here’s the good news – it’s inexpensive. If you enjoy spending time out of doors and you are looking to break out of your regular routine, Orienteering may be the challenge...