Camping combines the opportunity to prepare and serve meals without the modern amenities of home. This is a unique challenge and experience for kids to be able to try their hand at cooking their own food. Campfire cooking instills basic outdoor and survival skills into children--the younger they can begin cooking, the better. All children should be supervise… read more
Catfish are an abundant game fish that put up a fight when hooked. There are several different species of catfish that grow to varying size, from a couple of feet to fish weighing well more 50 lbs. Catfish are the favorite species of many anglers. Part of the enthusiasm for the sport involves developing secret recipes for the dough balls that are commonly us… read more
Catching your own minnows is a great way to save money on bait and have fresh minnows at your disposal. Saltwater minnows such as pinfish and mullet have a strong sense of smell and will home in on your minnow trap if properly baited. read more
Crappies are popular panfish that are fun to catch, and they take a variety of bait and lures. A great method of consistently catching crappies is to use a bobber or float to suspend bait in the water. Read on to learn about a crappie bait that is simple to make and attracts crappies wherever they roam. read more
Bass anglers use a variety of hard and soft lures in pursuit of the popular game fish. A visit to a local sporting goods store will typically provide dozens of different lures designed to attract and entice a bass to strike. However, some may decide to make their own bait for bass fishing in an effort to save money and produce bait that is biodegradable. Eff… read more
Enjoying the great outdoors with kids is a wonderful family activity. Backpacking introduces children to the surrounding areas of their cities or vacation spots without having to rely on a car. Of course, backpacking is an activity tha… read more
Even the most intrepid campers can get tired of roasted marshmallows and candy bars. Try these recipes as a dessert, snack or even a sweet breakfast to spice up your next camping trip. Some of the recipes require fresh fruits that can… read more
For those living with diabetes every day, eating right and staying active is very important. When camping, packing and preparing the right combination of foods will keep the diabetic on track with their diet. Another consideration is c… read more
Boston began as a small town in 1630, later becoming the hub for the New England colonies. Boston Common is the largest park here and is just one of the links in the chain of parks spanning seven miles known as the Emerald Necklace. Bo… read more
Whether you've come to New Haven to sail the Long Island Sound, fish the waters or catch a Yale football game, sooner or later, you've got to eat. The busy college town is chock-a-block with eateries, from casual, come-as-you-are diner… read more
When St. Louisans think Italian, they often think of one neighborhood---The Hill. A historic Italian neighborhood, it's still filled with Italian immigrants and their descendants. It's marked by red, white and green flags hanging from… read more
The sandwich is a lunch staple; a plethora of ingredients packaged nicely between two slices of bread makes a sandwich easy to handle on a break from climbing up and down one of Marin's hiking trails in San Francisco. Ted's Market and… read more
Choosing where to go out for a bite to eat in the West Village can feel a little like deciding on a movie: It means deciding on the mood of the whole evening. From big, family-style Italian ristorantes to intimate, trendy trattorias, t… read more
Houston is home to more than 300 parks including Hermann Park, which houses the Houston Zoo and the Houston Museum of Natural Science, Terry Hershey Park, Lake Houston Park, Memorial Park, Tranquility Park, Sesquicentennial Park, Disco… read more
Fishing bait gets expensive, especially if you're an avid fishermen. Spend even a few days a week on the water and you'll spend hundreds of dollars every year or even more. While some fishermen still swear by white bread or the night c… read more
Norfolk is the second largest city in Virginia, with a resident population of almost 235,000 people. It has a long history as a strategic military point, playing home to both the Norfolk Naval Base and the North Atlantic Treaty Organiz… read more
Catfish are bottom feeders, accustomed to eating a wide variety of different foods. Catfish eat live crawdads and also enjoy the crayfish flavor in several types of baits. Different cat fishermen have different opinions, with some pref… 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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