When winter winds start to blow, it's time to pack away the boat. When you prepare to store your boat for the winter, you must go through a winterizing process to help it withstand low temperatures. If you don't prepare your engine properly, you can shorten its lifespan. How you winterize your boat depends on whether you have an inboard or outboard motor. read more
Storing a boat for the winter can be a sad task. But it can be even more sad if you don't take some proper storage precautions and items corrode, burst or otherwise go bad. Some winter boat storage tips will help, especially draining or refreshing all fluids as well as making sure all things that could corrode are removed. read more
Trade shows help participants find out what is new in their fields. Boat and fishing shows highlight the newest models in pleasure and workboats and the gear used to fish both on land and on the sea. There are several high-profile boat and fishing shows in the Illinois area. These shows help water lovers get ready for the boating and fishing seasons in the M… read more
Boats are one of the largest investments a household can make. The proper care and maintenance is left to marinas by some owners, and others take care of all this themselves. When the boating season ends, it is important to prep the boat properly for the long storage over the cold months. There are many items in and on a boat that can be adversely affected b… read more
Commonly referred to as rabbit ears, muffs or just ears, boat ears are used to flush boat motors when they are out of the water through a hookup to a water source. read more
Located in the San Bernadino Mountains, Wrightwood, Calif., offers hiking, mountain biking, fishing, cross-country skiing (during winter), boating and bird-watching. Located 15 miles off Interstate 15, Wrightwood evolved from a cattle… 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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