Articles on Recreation & Sports

Remarkable Trees at Great Sand Dunes

I think that I shall never see
A poem lovely as a tree.
-- Joyce Kilmer

For gigantic trees, head to Sequoia or Redwood National Parks. For colorful autumn trees, head to Blue...

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Five Life Skills for BackCountry Enjoyment

As outdoor enthusiasts spend more and more time in our backcountry, a handful of skills become more and more essential. All of these skills are easy to learn and add considerably to the overall...

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Top Tips for Successful BackCountry Navigation

As an outdoor enthusiast you will at some point make a decision to learn how to navigate in the backcountry. Whether you use a map, compass, GPS receiver or all three, there are several things you...

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Geocaching: A Great Way To Get Outdoors

If youre tired of hiking the same trail or picnicking at the same park, then Geocaching may be exactly what youre looking for. Geocaching, pronounced gee-o-cashing, is the high tech version of...

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What To Know When Buying Binoculars

We are asked nearly every day: "What are your best binoculars?" And every day we answer: "How do you plan on using them?" We are not trying to be evasive with our answer, but the truth of the...

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Picking Up A Horse's Hoof

The idea of picking up a horse's hooves can intimidate some owners since a well-placed horse kick would really hurt! Such caution is good, but in reality if you pick up a horse's hoof properly you...

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Costs Associated With Kitesurfing

Getting involved in the extreme sport of KiteSurfing might be more costly than you think, when in all actuality its relatively inexpensive to get started. Depending on what type of Kite, board...

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History of kitesurfing

KiteSurfing is by far the latest craze in extreme sports. The idea of using a kite to enhance speed and gravity for the surfer seems like a new and exhilarating challenge, yet the art of...

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Kitesurfing Equipment

You are ready to take on the extreme sport of KiteSurfing, you are ready to pound the surf and soar across the water and above the waves. In order to start you will need to purchase KiteSurfing...

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Great Places To Kitesurf

As with any sport, sometimes you must travel to different locations to experience a different cultures take on the hottest sport around. Current conditions and water depths as well as different...

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