Geocaching: What is it, and how to do it?

An 'X' still marks the spot, but long gone are the days of tattered maps. Indeed, the treasure hunt has entered the technology age. Geocaching,

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Honeymoon Island Pleases a Diverse Crowd

Enjoy a sunset picnic by the seashore, a hike in the Florida wilds, or a ferry ride from Dunedin's Honeymoon Island State Park -- a ...

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Ride on the Beach at Amelia Island State Park

Amelia Island State Park is the only state park to offer horseback riding on the beach in northern Florida. It also offers several other recreational opportunities for visitors to enjoy....

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Bladon Springs State Park

Bladon Springs State Park is located in Choctaw County, Alabama and is centered around four mineral springs. The 357-acre park offers campsites and shelters perfect ...

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Geocaching—Technology Meets the Outdoors

About Geocaching It sounds like a new cold virus—just what is geocaching anyway? Geocaching is an outdoor treasure hunt where participants use a Global Positioning System

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How to Choose the Perfect Campsite

While there are few things more gorgeous to look at than a scenic landscape, campers need to take in a few important details when selecting their campsites. To find out what these are, read this article.

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Hiking

Tips for Safe and Enjoyable Hiking

If you’re ill-equipped for it, what you plan on being a fun few hours in the great outdoors in the summer sun can quickly turn

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Climbing

Styles of Rock Climbing

There are many things a person can do for fun, depending on what they like to do, obviously. One of the best ways for a

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Bicycle

The Practicalities of Beginning or Returning to Cycling

We’re not going to talk about the benefits of cycling here; if you’re reading this then it’s safe to assume that you’ve decided that cycling

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Boating

Boating Registration Frequently Asked Questions

Water splashes on your shoulders and the cool breeze of the air coming off of the water offsets the heat of the sun. Your boat

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Scuba

Scuba Diving Safety Creates Successful Dives

Scuba diving is a fun activity that allows you to see the beautiful aspects of nature unseen by the average person. Scuba diving gives you

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Fishing

Native Trout, Also Known as Brook Trout or Brookies, a North American Treasure

According to the Linnaeus system of naming species, the common brook trout, also known as native trout, isn't really a trout at all, but actually

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Canoe

Why Old Canoes for Paddling are a Better Choice

Older canoes made of aluminum are heavier to move and more likely to stay secure in the water than newer models. This also means that

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Kayak

Kayaking Safety

Kayaking is a great form of recreation and relaxation, but it’s important to be safe when going out on the water. There are many simple

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Hunting

Using Tree Stands to Hunt

Gone are the days when hunters used to track deer through dense bush, losing their quarry at the first snap of a dry twig underfoot

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Cooking

Food Storage on Outdoor Excursions

Food Thieves It’s a beautiful day in the outdoors. The sun is shining, the birds are singing, your campsite is all set up—and your food is

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