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From mountain biking and kayaking to darts and ping pong, eHow’s sports and leisure experts can help you have fun indoors or outdoors with a wide variety of recreation ideas. Want to have fun on your own lawn? Get croquet and bocce tips at eHow. Whether you’re in the mood to creep around in the woods during a game of paintball or you want to take to the ocean for some deep sea fishing, eHow’s got the tips and advice to help maximize your enjoyment of numerous recreational activities.

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How to . . . accept the fact that . . . YOU ARE . . . a senior citizen. ( accepting it gracefully )

By kjv4thee

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I still remember the time that I got my first senior citizen discount. I was only about 55 years old. ( Just getting over the shock of turning 50.) Talk about mixed emotions. I appreciated the fact that I got a four dollar discount off of my ... more »

How to Add a Heater Vent to Your RV

By Mark Corgan

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As odd as it is, sometimes an RV manufacturer will neglect to install a furnace vent where you need it most, like in the bathroom or bunk house. It’s no fun making that 2-in-the-morning trip to a freezing bathroom. This how-to is about adding ... more »

How to add a rainbow to a campfire.

By 3Amy Jaine

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Make your camping experience a little more to remember by adding a rainbow of colors to your campfire... more »

How to Add Color to Campfires

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Even though a relaxing campfire at the end of a day in the woods is the perfect end to the day, you can spice it up by adding some colorful flames to a campfire. There are various products on the market that do the same thing, but you might be ... more »

How to Apply for a Wyoming Big Game Hunting Permit

By Bushman

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You will learn how to apply, and where to aply for a Wyoming Big game hunting permit... more »

How to Apply Tag-Out Deer Mineral for Hunting Area

By Dawn Peters

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Tag out is a mineral supplement for big bucks with trophy racks! Deer Antlers contain minerals, two of these are calcium and phosphorus and make up approximately 30-35% of total antler weight. The amount of phosphorus in a deer's diet is also ... more »

How to Assemble a Paintball Marker!

By Valki

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How to Assemble a Paintball Marker.. more »

How to Assemble a Skateboard

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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You're excited to get to the skate park and practice your ollies, flips and grabs. First, of course, you'll need to put your skateboard together. When you get a new skateboard, it likely arrives out of the box in several piece. Luckily, you can ... more »

How to Assess Dehydration in the Wilderness

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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People often overlook dehydration as a cause of illness or injury because the symptoms mimic those of many other illnesses. Be vigilant for the signs of dehydration and treat early... more »

How to Attach Spurs to Boots

By eHow Pets Editor

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Even if you don't need them to encourage your horse with them, spurs can be just the thing to complete your look for the equine show ring. There are a few different models of spurs, but all attach to boots using the same basic principles... more »

How to Avoid a Bear Attack

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Even though bear attacks are rare, take caution when you are hiking, playing or camping in an area where bears live. Talk to rangers, hikers and campers about recent bear activity. Be constantly alert to your surroundings because surprising a ... more »

How to Avoid Line Backlash When Using a Bait Casting Reel

By dtwelloh

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When using a bait casting reel, backlashes can cause you to spend hours trying to untangle your line. Learn to control the backlash and spend more time fishing... more »

How to Back Paddle a Canoe

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Turn in your seat, and paddle the opposite direction to put your canoe in reverse. This paddling technique is especially useful for getting out of navigational mishaps... more »

How to Backpack with a Boyfriend/Husband (from a Female Point of View)

By Blythe Toussaint

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So, you've met the guy of your dreams and he's really into the outdoors. You like the outdoors too, and hiking has with him has been fun so far, but now he's asked you to go backpacking! You have no idea what to expect and you're a little ... more »

How to Backward Cross-Step Turn on In-Line Skates

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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When skating backward at a high speed, the best way to turn is the backward cross-step. This turn may feel awkward at first, but stick with it and you'll be an expert in no time... more »

How to Bait a Hook using Worms

By Jim Grayson

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Baiting a hook is a simple task that anyone is able to do. I know there are some out there that will not bait a hook if live bait is being used. And that’s ok. I will go over how to hook artificial bait as well... more »

How to Be a Safe Rock Climber

By sappling

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Many people die every year in extreme sports such as rock climbing. The real tragedy is that most climbing accidents can easily be avoided with a few simple precautions... more »

How to be prepared for a walk/hike during spring rattlesnake season

By 4wildlife

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I am a wildlife photographer, I am out hiking around looking for wildlife alot. The spring rebirth is all around us, including Rattlesnakes. I have learned alot about them. How to watch out for snakes when they come out of hibernation in the ... more »

How to Be Stealthy in Forests

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Finding wildlife in a forest can be tricky. Some common animals may be easy to spot. However others are wary of humans and run away to hide when they hear you coming. Moving with stealth in a forest is the best way to spot some animals and birds ... more »

How to Beat the Heat with Household Items

By Shannito

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Some days it is just too hot to work outside during the day. This will help you keep cool, for a bit anyway, so you can get the little things done in the yard... more »

How to Become a Bodyboarding Instructor

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Bodyboarding is an exhilarating sport that can also be great exercise and for some even a form of meditation. Learning how to bodyboard properly can be difficult if instruction is not given in a consistent and professional manner. For aspiring ... more »

How to Become a Competitive Kayaker

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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The world of competitive kayaking demands athleticism of the highest caliber. If you want to join these prestigious ranks you must be willing to train hard and intelligently to maximize your potential while minimizing your risk of serious injury... more »

How to Become a Deep Sea Diver

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Deep sea diving, also known as scuba diving, is a sporting/commercial skill that enables people to dive far below the surface for a variety of purposes. A scuba diver can go sightseeing over a fabled shipwreck or help construct or repair a ... more »

How to Bert Slide on a Skateboard

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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The bert slide is a simple trick move used in skateboarding. Surfer Larry Bertleman inspired the trick which consists of planting one or both hands on the ground while turning 180 degrees. Learn the basics of this classic move by reading the ... more »

How to bike to work and enjoy your commute

By HumbleGrendel

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Are you considering a commute by bike? Here are a few tips to help you out so you can truly enjoy your bicycle commute. You will enjoy the benefit of getting in shape, saving gas, and actually looking forward to your daily commute!.. more »