Recreation

Horseback riding is a great way to get exercise, but if you’re not in shape, it can be a painful experience for you. The best bet to get in shape for the long horseback ride is to focus on the...

Pointing dog breeds are natural pheasant hunters. With training, their instinctive pointing behavior can be used to their owners advantage. This article will give specific steps to training a...

Want to know the easiest way to fail when bowhunting a big whitetail deer? Try to get in his bedroom. Many hunters attempt to hunt in bedding areas, but this approach is very risky.

If you drive into Detroit for a NFL Lions football game, you probably want to save as much money as you can. After all, you have already spent your hard earned money on the tickets to the game! ...

Rocky Mountain National Park encompasses more than 415 square miles of Colorado's Rocky Mountains. Early inhabitants and explorers gave this mountain range its name more than two centuries ago.

Adding a scope to your BB gun will increase your range of effectiveness when hunting squirrels or target shooting. It is a relatively simple process.

Truck campers let you turn your vehicle into one that is perfect for vacations, but there are a lot of things to consider before making a purchase. When you start looking at the different types of...

Outriggers are equipment on boats that hold fishing rods, making it easier to fish multiple lines and bait spread around the boat. Outriggers are commonly made of aluminum, fiberglass and carbon...

When using a bow less than 37 inches long, a mechanical release is the best way to avoid pinching your fingers during the draw. Setting up your bow for a release is a simple proposition.

Food is the biggest concern when planning for a week-long backpacking trip. Weight is the next biggest concern. That's where freeze dried food comes in. It's a lightweight and nutritious option to...

Repairing a rubber kayak hatch cover permanently is impossible. When a hatch cover splits or cracks, it must be replaced with a hatch cover ordered from the manufacturer or from a dealer who sells...

If you've ever been camping in the middle of summer, you know how hard it is to sleep when you're hot and sweaty. Even a 10 degree drop in temperature can make a big difference in your comfort...

Electric fillet knives are designed for control, precision and speed. The blades on an electric fillet knife can usually just be replaced when dull or broken; however, sharpening the blade every...

Making your own camp shower can be fun and easy with a few household items. Find a large umbrella you are no longer using. Get a couple of shower curtains and ensure that you can't see through...

The Garmin GPSMap 3000 (or higher) Series Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver/chartplotter can be interfaced with a DSC/VHF marine radio with a single NMEA (National Marine Electronics...

Duraflame firelogs are designed to burn for up to four hours at a time without the benefit of or need for kindling, tinder or wood logs. You should only light a Duraflame firelog if you're...

Crystal River Fly Rods and Reels are popular equipment for the fly angler. Like all fly reels, Crystal River reels use a type of line specifically designed for fly fishing, which comes in two...

Choosing what to take on a kayaking trip requires factoring in where you're going, the time of year, the duration of your trip, the limited space in the kayak, and the need to keep everything dry....

An improvised safety harness can turn a bad downclimb into a quick rappel, provide a belaying system to an injured climber or turn a bouldering session into a low-level top rope climb. Improvised...

Gelcoats on boats provide a protective barrier that enables the boat to function properly. They prevent water from leaking into the boat, and they often provide a glossy-looking finish that some...

Staying on a beach is a unique way to experience camping. Sleeping on the sand is more comfortable than sleeping on tree roots and rocks. There are a few points to keep in mind when deciding where...

Duraflame firelogs are designed to burn continuously for three to four hours. Combining Duraflame logs with real logs is not recommended because it might exceed the heat rating of your fireplace...

Developed for police as a means of protection, ASP batons and the Pr-24s are two of the leading batons on the market. While some might be marketed as weapons, their intended use is to provide...

A strong and sturdy knife can be an outdoorsman's best friend. Once rust begins to set in on a knife blade, however, its usefulness is greatly diminished. If rust has begun to take residence on...

Hiking is wonderful. You get great exercise, you get to see the world, and you get in touch with nature. If you're looking for the perfect hike, hopefully this will help you find what you're...

Swim Jigs are fun and easy to use bass lures. Check out my article to figure out how to use a swim bait.

There are a few different ways to clean pheasants; it really depends on whether you have to transport them, and how much you want to keep.

Need some worms for fishing bait? Earthworms and night crawlers are undoubtedly the best fishing bait. With a little know how you can catch over 100 night crawlers in a single night! Here's how.

Table tennis also known as ping-pong, is an incredible indoor game that which is enjoyed by different age groups of people worldwide. As table tennis equipments are expensive, buying such...

A pocketknife can be a useful tool whether you use it regularly for whittling or a similar hobby or you carry it for emergency purposes. Rust, however, can easily destroy a knife blade. Clean rust...

Lobster fishing is popular year-round in various parts of the world. There are people who fish for lobster solely for recreational purposes, and there are others who do it as a profession, being...

Meant for budget-minded beginners, the popular Hillary tent balances a small price tag with somewhat larger quality concerns. Still, if you're not planning to scale Mount Everest, the tent (named...

Lake boating in the western United States sometimes leaves a buildup of calcium deposits on the aluminum hulls and pontoons of boats. These deposits increase hull drag and degrade your boat's...

The Ariakon ACP Paintball Pistol is a top-of-the-line product that uses some of the most advanced technology in the recreational sport. The newest version of this kind of pistol is the ACP 2.0...

The first time you pull out that pile of small, fiberglass poles for your tent, it can be befuddling trying to determine how the numerous, tiny poles are ever going to create the frame of the...

"Dual-port action" is a term used to describe a gun that has been specially designed to be used by left-handed and right-handed individuals.

Hiking in the desert adds an extra challenge because of temperature variations. In Arizona, for example, fall temperatures of 100 degrees are not uncommon. But as soon as the sun goes down,...

If you plan to add additional deck lights to your boat, you'll need to turn them off when you get underway. If you don't need more deck lighting, but you want to be able to turn off your boat's...

ALICE is an acronym for the U.S. Military's All-Purpose Lightweight Individual Carrying Equipment issued to soldiers and Marines in the field today. This backpacking system was developed in the...

Airsoft has become a very popular "extreme" sport across the country, rivaling the popularity of paintball. Like paintball, it is played by shooting small pellets (not filled with paint, in this...

Teton Valley, Idaho is a hidden gem of the northwestern United States. Nestled under the shadows of the Teton Mountain Range and surrounded by rivers, hiking trails and camping opportunities,...

Skiing is a wonderful way of being out on the mountains and enjoying winter. Proper care needs to be taken before heading out for a day on the slopes. Knowing how to properly layer your clothing...

Whether you like to reenact famous battles or simply play war games with your friends, Airsoft pistols and rifles are an increasingly popular game mode. The guns require less cleanup and look more...

You and your family plan on going on a vacation anytime soon, specifically camping? We'll discuss how to plan the best camping vacation that you and your family are surely to never forget.

Fishing is a very relaxing and exciting experience. Rivers, lakes, steams, and creeks are great spots to fish, but some of the best fishing in the world happens in the ocean. I will describe some...

Track standing is easy. With practice, anyone can do it. Yes, that means you. Track stands can be seen in Velodrome match sprint races but it’s useful for street riding too. I ride all day in...

A concealed carry permit allows you to legally carry a handgun on or about your person without the weapon being visible to others. Concealed carry permit laws and regulations vary by state, but...

How to grow a great food plot to attract wildlife, dear etc.

Learn how to make your own dry fly fishing flotant at home using common materials. It works as well or better than store bought flotant and costs pennies to make.