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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 "Fancy Camp" Solo with a Tent (No Rvs)

By Lindaperry

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Camping solo is an interesting experience. If you have ever camped solo before,then you need to try this fancy camping --solo. After this comment and email box I will fill you in on all the aspects of fancy camping... 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 Adjust Skateboard Kingpins and Bushings

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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There is nothing cooler than learning some new skateboard tricks to show off to your friends. But before you pop an ollie, make sure that the kingpins and bushings on your skateboard are properly adjusted for a safe ride. Here are some tips on ... more »

How to Assemble a Paintball Marker!

By Valki

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How to Assemble a Paintball Marker.. 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 Attend Chicks With Picks Ice Climbing Clinics

By RedheadWriting

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For all of you ladies out there who have ever thought about trying ice climbing, you should definitely attend a Chicks With Picks course! Offered in both Ouray, Colorado and North Conway, New Hampshire, there is a Chicks With Picks course to ... 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 Being Eaten by a Shark

By Melissa Lauer

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Are you someone who can’t enter the water without the score from “Jaws” creeping its way into your brain? The film may not have permanently scared everyone from the water, but it certainly planted the seed with many that something unseen may ... 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 Be Patient When Fly Fishing

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Fly fishing is different than normal stream or lake fishing. It is not just a difference in equipment, but also fine tuning that goes into fly fishing. However, all fishing needs a certain amount of patience involved--and fly fishing is no ... 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 Single and Happy

By alienangel555

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Are you in between relationships? Have you always been in a relationship, married or engaged? Are you now in a position where you are alone and not sure how to proceed? I am here to tell you, it is ok to be single. Not only is it ok, it can be a ... 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 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 »

How to Bluff in Poker

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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In poker, bluffing is when someone bets or raises the stakes with an inferior hand. You can win with this strategy, but it's not for the fainthearted. Follow these steps to master this important aspect of the game... more »

How to Board a Small Motorboat

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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A little care is all it takes to get yourself safely into your motorboat... more »

How to Boulder Using Static and Dynamic Moves to Train for Rock Climbing

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Learning to boulder, or move from one hand hold to another, is essential part of rock climbing training. You should be comfortable with this technique prior to attempting a climb. There are two methods of bouldering, known as static and dynamic. ... more »

How to Build a Fire in a Hubcap

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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A hubcap can make a great impromptu fire pan. It can enable you to build a large enough fire to keep you warm in case of an emergency and can even be used to heat food or beverages. If you need to, you can make more than one hubcap fire to warm a ... more »

How to Build a Fort Ready for Battle

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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For every kid who loves building a fort, there's one who enjoys destroying it. Building a fort that's ready for battle protects your fort from attack and helps you keep your hard work intact. With the right defenses, even a cardboard box stays safe... more »

How to Build a Horseback Riding Jump

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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If you're into horseback riding and you're training your horse to perform jumps, whether for show or just for fun, you'll need a set of jumps to practice. A jump design basically consists of poles and a pair of standards, the frames that hold up ... more »

How to Build a Nerf Fighting Fort

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Nerf Blasters, footballs and the other Nerf products make for great battles, thanks to the soft nature of these fun toys that have been around for decades. Building a Nerf fighting fort gives your team a better chance at winning a Nerf battle ... more »

How to Build a Shark Cage

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Building a shark cage sounds like a simple task to the uninitiated. In reality, it's difficult not only to construct but also to locate and purchase materials strong enough to keep you safe while diving. Here are a few tips to help you on your quest... more »

How to Build a Snow Fort

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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You might think that the only requirement for building a snow fort is snow. Actually, you need a few more things than snow. The snow must be a specific consistency, and you need a good quantity of snow to build the snow fort... more »