Making a wooden paddle for your kayak is one of the easier ways to mark yourself as a serious kayaker. The design may be simple, but the hardest part is shaping the blade and thinning it. Patience and planning will help you make a pretty piece of kayak equipment that you'll want to show off to your kayaking buddies. read more
You don't have to be a world class ski racer to appreciate the importance of keeping your skis tuned and waxed. Skiing on properly waxed skis will help you to ski faster, turn better and make the most out of the expensive ski equipment… read more
There are a number of reasons you might want to use an outdoor camera, including taking pictures of nature. Capturing the animals and plant life you see outside can be difficult if you don't mount the camera the right way and can resul… read more
If you've tried your hand at making a wooden canoe paddle, maybe it's time to try a double-bladed kayak paddle. In a canoe or kayak, the double bladed paddle is one of the easiest paddle styles to master and it's not terribly hard to… read more
Your camper or pop-up is an investment, not just financially, but also for your cherished free time and vacation days. Like any piece of equipment and gear, items on the pop-up or camper break or need to be adjusted, fixed and mended.… 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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