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Tom Sawyer Day - Floating Down The River
There were four of us on that first Tom Sawyer Day. I promised my friends an adventure-disaster, sure to get them wet and cold.
Safety Tips While Walking in the Spanish Countryside
Spring:Essential items when preparing for a walk-Compass-First aid kit - including an elastic bandage, gauze pads, antiseptic cream and antihistamine tablets.Mobile Phones - Always tell at least one person where you will be walking and the estimated time you will be out.
Tips for Mountain Bikers in Spain
As any keen mountain biker will know, there are some important rules to follow and bike handling skills to master before subjecting yourself and your bike to the thrills and spills of off-road riding.
Although most of us ride within our capabilities most of the time, riding on different trails in hot weather conditions can present a new set of challenges requiring some new biking skills and knowledge.
My Five-Ounce Sleeping Bag
Okay, it wasn't quite a sleeping bag. However, it was only five ounces, and it kept me warm as the temperature dropped to the low forties on the bank of the Manistee River in Michigan.
Santa Cruz Church - the Portuguese Legacy in Bangkok
Santa Cruz Church, the church of the holy cross, was first built
the reign of King Taksin, a legacy of Thai-Portuguese relations
that date back to the 16th century.Nestled among old houses on the river banks and newer
buildings inland, the reddish dome of the old Catholic church
is a prominent landmark on the Chao Phraya.
Sleeping Pads For Ultralight Backpackers
Ultralight backpackers want to give up weight, not comfort. Sleeping pads are pretty much a necessity for backpacking comfort, but who wants to carry those monstrous old inflatables down the trail? Try some of these lightweight options instead.
Inflatable Boats: An Overview
Inflatable boats are made from flexible material, usually rubber, canvas, or neoprene, and hold air at high volume but low pressure. They need to be fitted with a frame to which an oarlock mount is firmly attached.
Inflatable Pontoon Boats
Bryce Whitmore designed the modern whitewater inflatable pontoon boat, and in fact designed several models. The one that has been produced the most is a three-tube model of unparalleled maneuverability and load bearing capacity.
Rigid Inflatable Boats
A rigid inflatable boat is defined as a hard-hulled boat with air inflatable collars. RIB hulls are made of fiberglass, aluminum or composite materials.
The Benefits of Inflatable Fishing Boats
Inflatable fishing boats are great yacht tenders/camping boats that are light enough to be carried in a backpack. Some 8-foot inflatable fishing boats are good for two and gear, and are large enough to float in moderate whitewater rivers.
Inflatable Boat Trailers
An inflatable boat trailer is needed if the user has a Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB), since those boats have only a deflatable collar surrounding a solid hull. RIB's are regular boats in many ways.
How to Repair an Inflatable Boat
The owner can attempt small inflatable boat repair if factory-gluing instructions are followed closely. Rips and holes larger than one inch in the air chambers, or those within two inches of a seam, should be repaired with internal and external patches by a professional repair technician at a certified repair facility.
Should You Buy a Used Inflatable Boat?
There are two types of used inflatable boats for sale - those that have never been patched before, and those that have been repaired. Repaired boats are worked upon by factory technicians using the same glue and same techniques used for a new boat, and hence are as good as new ones.
A Review of Inflatable Boat Manufacturers
There are many manufacturers of inflatable boats on the market today. Included below is an overview of each of the key manufacturers.
River Rafting: An Overview
White-water rafting can be one of the most exhilarating experiences of a lifetime. River rafters see breathtaking scenery, get great exercise, and experience terrific adventure.
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Outdoors Dan: Research doesn't support lead banDesMoinesRegister.comCatch "Waking up the Outdoors" 7-9 am Saturdays on 1460 AM. Also watch "Outdoors Traditions TV" on KDSM at 8 am Monday and Wednesday and Sunday at 7:30 am The show also can be seen at noon Sunday and 2 pm Thursday on Fox Sports Midwest.and more » |
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Outdoor notes: Anglers near Fergus Falls reel in impressive elk rackMinneapolis Star TribuneFor a list of meetings and other contact information, see my blog at www.startribune.com/outdoors. • Conservation officer Thephong Le was on patrol at Fort Snelling State Park when he received a call to contact the Airport Police regarding a report ... |
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Outdoors calendar: Week of Feb. 12OregonLive.comFisherman's Marine & Outdoor, 1120 N. Hayden Meadows Drive. $10. Register: 503-629-2026 or bentley16@frontier.com Columbia County Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association: Monthly meeting. 7 pm Tuesday. Village Inn, 535 S. Columbia River Hwy., ... |
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Outdoors - Good crappie fishing on canalStarNewsOnline.comYou just have to be here when they do." Mike's new book, "Fishing North Carolina," details the fishing at 100 lakes, rivers, parks, sounds, beaches and piers. To order online or for more outdoors information, visit www.mikemarshoutdoors.com. |
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Outdoors with Mark SturtevantChambersburg Public OpinionI had the chance to get together with a friend last week and enjoy a day on bright water. This young fellow needed a break from too much work, and the fine winter's day proved willing to oblige. We met at the stream mid-morning - I seated on a rock in ... |
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Active Outdoors Coasting in Sunapee's breezeConcord MonitorThis group was Nordic Skating on Lake Sunapee in a brisk February wind. (Tim Jones photo) By Tim Jones / For the Monitor No doubt you've heard the old saying, "It's an ill wind that blows nobody good." I was thinking of that the other day as a lusty ...and more » |
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Sudbury Star outdoors photo contestThe Sudbury StarRandy Moratz is this week's winner of the Sudbury Star Outdoors Photo Contest. "This male pine grosbeak was part of a flock that showed up at my feeders," Moratz wrote with his submission. He wins four passes to Rainbow Cinemas.and more » |
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Outdoors Digest: Learn how to camp with Oregon State ParksCoos Bay WorldThe schedule for Let's Go Camping from Oregon State Parks is set for this summer. For just $20, your entire family can camp in a state park, while learning the ins and outs of pitching a tent, building a fire and other camping-related skills. |
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