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For many people the idea of spending a leisurely day floating on a river or lake sounds just heavenly. The high costs of maintaining a boat, however, do not. Fortunately, inflatables provide an excellent alternative to their fiberglass counterparts.

Camping tents, backpacking tents, there are a world of options available to outdoor adventurers and choosing the right one may be the single most...

We humans spend the vast majority of out lifetime asleep. Sleeping bags can be looked at as your bed away from bed (like home away from home). Regardless of where or how they are used...

Camping is an activity that can be enjoyed by pretty much everyone, not just the die hard adventurers who spend months in the most remote regions of the world, living on worms and berries and growing Rip Van Winkle-like beards.

The activity of hiking conjures up a different image in each individuals mind. Some might picture taking a leisurely stroll though a nearby park or designated wildlife preserve on well-maintained or even paved trails.

So, the camping trip is coming up this weekend. Tents, backpacks and kids are all ready to go. Items that might be forgotten by the unseasoned or inexperienced camper are the air mattresses.

Scientists estimate that the sun produces enough energy in just one minute to fuel the entire world for a year. It's no wonder why people have been developing ways to harness this power ever since the first solar battery made its debut in 1954. By allowing anyone to take this amazing technology along with them...

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Cooking Above Sea Level

While camped at Gunnison, Colorado, a fellow camper complained about her difficulties in preparing a pot of pasta the night before. I had to chuckle for her problem sounded...

Keeping it Safe

Deer hunting is a time-honored, family tradition throughout the Ozarks and across the country. It can be a wonderful adventure to share with friends and family. However, as with any sport, there are risks...

Timing is Everything

The big shiner hit the water with a smack and immediately began to tug frantically at the end of my line. I set the hook and leaned back on my rod in an attempt to keep the chunky bass out of the lily pads. The fish turned my direction...

Top Ten National Forest Campgrounds Montana

National Parks, such as Glacier and Yellowstone, beckon many tourists to Montana to see and experience their wonders. But there is much more to this state...