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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 »

How to Blow a Bubble With One's Nose

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Joyce Samuels created a record that never existed before, by blowing bubble gum bubbles with her nose. She entered the first record for that category with an 11-inch nose bubble, and later broke her own record with a 16-inch bubble. Read on to ... 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 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 Bowl a Brand New Way

By Sharon Slayton

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Bowling is a great sport and great exercise. Sometimes an overactive competitive spirit and unequally skilled team members can get in the way of ADD kids enjoying the sport. Why not mix things up a bit and have fun bowling a brand new way. Try ... more »

How to build a custom Ruger 10/22 Rim Fire Rifle

By pappy537

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Build your personal one of a kind tack driver. You will discover how easy it is to buy drop in parts and assemble it yourself. Top- Fajen stock, Tactical Solution Barrel w/treaded end and Yukon Night Vision. Middle- same stock and barrel w/ ... 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 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 »

How to Burn fat using bike

By smilesatme1

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Got some fat hanging some place? Try enrolling in your local gym to help you shape up a bit. If you do not like fitness gymnasium then how about buy your own stationary exercise bicycle and put it in your bedroom or fitness room... more »