The main purpose of an ice shack is to protect those out on the ice from the elements. Because there is no cover, break from the wind or protection on bare ice, conditions can become extreme, with biting winds and extremely cold temperatures. Shelters let you remain out on the ice longer without risking numbness, frostbite or hypothermia. read more
Williams is located in the northern part of Minnesota about 20 miles from the Canadian border. It is just south of Lake of the Woods and just north of the Chippewa National Forest. With such a large lake nearby, you will have no trouble finding a place to fish. There are several guides in the area if you didn't bring equipment or aren't familiar with the lak… read more
An Otter portable fishing house, or shack, provides temporary housing and protection from harsh winds and low temperatures when ice fishing. Portable fishing houses vary in size from small to large, which equates to one to four people respectively. As of July 2010, a small Otter portable fishing house has set-up dimensions of 54 inches (L) by 77 inches (D) b… read more
It is important to keep your senses keen while ice fishing and staying warm will help you stay alert. Build an ice-fishing shack to store your supplies and provide a warm environment to fish from. The supplies required to build an ice-fishing shack can be found at a local hardware store and are more cost-effective than buying a manufactured ice-fishing shelt… read more
Your ice shack won't do much good if you don't have adequate siding or insulation. Because ice shacks and houses are designed to be portable and somewhat lightweight, siding for the house should be lightweight yet stout enough to repel wind, snow and ice. You also need to keep adequate ventilation in the house as many times anglers use propane or kerosene he… read more
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While some people might complain about Canada's cold winters and frequent snowfall, these conditions make it an ideal vacation destination for winter sport enthusiasts. Most areas offer terrain suitable for all budgets and ability leve… read more
Northern Wisconsin's town of Cable has a close relationship with the Chequamegon National Forest. Since the local economy depends on both logging and tourism, residents of the area highly respect the forest. As a gateway to the great f… read more
Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota, is a 14,000-plus acre lake to the west of Minneapolis/St. Paul. Lake Minnetonka is a resort destination with many lodges, hotels and guided tourism activities. The lake is also a popular fishing getaway and… read more
If you are ready to brave the elements during the day, and sit back and relax with a hot meal and soft bed at night, Minnesota has several lodges and resorts offering winter ice fishing vacation packages. Fish for walleye or bass in th… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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