Outdoors Articles

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors | By MIKE SELVON @ Thursday, 4th September 2008 @ 9:43 PM

If you are looking for a great way to see and learn about new places, then take a backpacking trip the next time you go on a vacation. You will learn much more about the places you visit than you would have if you had done it any other way. This type of traveling is not only a lot of fun, but also very cheap. Although there are a few downsides, such as the need to take extra care for your personal safety, this is an experience you are not likely to forget in a hurry. It is a fact... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors | By MIKE SELVON @ Thursday, 4th September 2008 @ 7:01 PM

Beginning fishermen can learn a lot by talking to a pro bass fishing expert. They are a good source of information about the sport of bass fishing, as it has the mistaken reputation of being a hard sport to master. It is not. Skills can be learned on the shore of a river or a lake, and then taken out into a boat for some real adventurous fishing. Fishing tackle is an indispensable part of its gear to any bass fishing professional and can determine the success or failure of the fishing tri... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors | By MIKE SELVON @ Wednesday, 3rd September 2008 @ 10:58 AM

Whether you're planning a backpacking hiking trip or just a day hike, backpacking gear is essential. When you're shopping, you want to be sure to find the right gear for the right trip. It's a good idea to have the trip plan generally sketched out and bring it to the store with you so the store personnel can lead you in the right direction. While you can find decently priced gear, it is important to get good quality equipment, which could mean spending a bit more than you ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors | By Peter Clark @ Tuesday, 2nd September 2008 @ 12:28 AM

You're heading for the slopes this season. Maybe it's your first time skiing, or snowboarding, and you've decided to find out what everyone sees in skiing. But you know it's going to be cold, and maybe wet as well, and you need to dress so that you will stay dry and warm and enjoy your trip to the slopes. Here's 5 tips for dressing for skiing or snowboarding to maximise the chances of staying dry and warm on the snow. Follow each tip and you should stay comfy and ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors | By Rachel Yoshida @ Friday, 29th August 2008 @ 11:35 PM

It is so much fun to go fishing in the Mississippi River because there are lots of bass to catch. You can fish by yourself or with a couple of friends just to relax and have fun. There is so much excitement when you fish. In fact, the time literally just slips away. The bass are sometimes hard to catch, and other times, it is easy. It depends if they want to put up a fight with you that day. So get your boat ready or sit on the bank. Grab everything you need for the day or the week. Make ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors | By Rachel Yoshida @ Friday, 29th August 2008 @ 10:42 PM

A campfire is a great way to bring your friends and family together sharing stores, melting smores, and telling ghost stores. The most important thing is to bring your sleeping bag, food, fishing rods, tents, first-aid kit, bug spray, aluminum foil, cooking mitts, pots and pans that are fire friendly, racks for grilling, soap, a kettle that is also fire safe, and plenty of water. When you get there, you first set up your camp. Then you gather the firewood. You have to get lots of rocks,... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors | By Rachel Yoshida @ Friday, 29th August 2008 @ 9:22 PM

When you go camping, check ahead of time for the best and safest places to go. Make up a list of supplies that you will need for your trip. There is nothing worse than going on a camping trip and not having every thing that you will need. Find out if you can get a cabin or if you will need to buy a tent or bring along the one you might have. See if the place you are going to has hookups for electricity and water. Some places will let you have campfires. Check ahead because if the weather... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors | By Heather Jacobson @ Tuesday, 26th August 2008 @ 11:49 PM

Sure it is fun to ride and ATV but as too many people have discovered--a fun ride can be deadly. There are some basic things you can do to keep the ride fun but also safe. Whether you are interested in keeping yourself safe or someone you love safe take the time to be safe. There are three areas that will be covered here. The three topics discussed here will be equipment, training and attitude. When it comes to gear there are the basics but to be even safer you should wear more the... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors | By David Wilson @ Tuesday, 26th August 2008 @ 4:36 PM

You're an avid mountain biker, and you're looking at getting a used cross country bike to add to your stable. Good choice, buying a used cross country bike can be a great way to save a lot of money. Since cross country bikes aren't abused as much as, say, downhill bikes, the used market has a lot to offer. To help you find the best deal possible, I've put together this list five tips to help you get a great deal on a used cross country mountain bike. Read, and start... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors | By Heather Jacobson @ Tuesday, 26th August 2008 @ 2:57 PM

Southern California is one great vacation paradise to come visit during the holidays. With its sunny skies and ideal climate, one cannot avoid spending time outdoors. There are currently more than 23 million residents in this part of the Golden State. You can find ten counties here, and the most populated ones are Los Angeles County and San Diego County. Tons of activities await vacationers to So Cal, like the beaches, shopping malls, amusement parks, and historic sites. For the biking fans out ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors | By MIKE SELVON @ Tuesday, 26th August 2008 @ 1:19 PM

Traveling is a wonderful way of relaxation for many people, and for those who really want to get to know their destination, there can be nothing better then backpackers travel. However, this method of travel requires that you are physically fit and able to take into your stride quite a few regular inconveniences. Are you ready for it? You may think you are, but what happens if you fall sick while you are in any of your backpackers hostels or if you miss your onward flight? Would you be a... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors | By Uchenna Ani-Okoye @ Saturday, 23rd August 2008 @ 8:42 PM

A pier can be one of the most romantic places to go in the world. If you doubt that, take a trip to the Balboa Pier in Newport Beach and you'll see first hand just how great a pier can be. On any given summer night, this pier is enveloped in darkness by 10 PM. While the average fisherman heads home when the pier is dark, life continues. All along the pier, darkness does nothing but add to the atmosphere. Towards the end of the pier, you can see the neon lights of Ruby's Diner... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors | By Heather Jacobson @ Saturday, 23rd August 2008 @ 11:33 AM

Hiking can not only provide you with a great form of exercise but also with one of a kind views of nature and an overall enjoyable experience. While hiking can be a lot of fun, you also have to remember that when you go out on your favorite trails that you are at the mercy of Mother Nature. Because of this, you should prepare to go hiking, taking everything you need with you that will help you get through a worst case scenario. You probably think that you will never be that hiker who gets lost... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors | By Anna Stenning @ Saturday, 23rd August 2008 @ 11:06 AM

My favourite past-time during the summer holiday is to go for mountain bike holidays, either camping locally where there is a designated spot for bikers, or actually travelling abroad to try out the trails at an exotic location. Holidays like this one keep you active throughout your time out, as well as give you the opportunity to stay active and fit. Furthermore, one can enjoy the beautiful scenery, whilst climbing up the mountain trails. People who are new to mountain biking, will feel ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors | By J Edmond Souaid @ Friday, 22nd August 2008 @ 12:55 AM

Most people willingly seek out the healthy glow that sun can produce. Yet two people, spending the same amount of time exposed to the same sun intensity often will come home with far different results. Why is it that one might come home in agony while other comes home looking sleek and glamorous? The answer has a lot to do with a person's skin type. Other factors can influence the end result such as taking certain prescription medications and using certain types of skin care products... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors | By David Wilson @ Thursday, 21st August 2008 @ 4:03 PM

Ready to start mountain biking? Great choice. But first, you'll need a bike. And not just any bike. You need to find the right bike for your unique riding style. To help out, lets go over each of the major styles, and look at what kind of bikes they use. Cross Country Cross country mountain biking, often abbreviated as "XC", is probably the most popular discipline in today's mountain biking world. Cross country riding is simply riding on trails, with an empha... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors | By MIKE SELVON @ Tuesday, 19th August 2008 @ 10:45 AM

Bass fishing takes determination, dedication and some strength depending on what kind of bass you are going after. These fish, classified as sunfish, can be found almost anywhere nationwide. Because of the skill needed to hook and reel these fish in, bass fishing is somewhat of a sport. While most fishermen who go looking for bass catch them and then release them, some people do catch them and use them for their dinner that night. No matter what reason you or someone you know may have fo... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors | By Ann Knapp @ Monday, 18th August 2008 @ 10:22 PM

For Americans in landlocked areas, it may be easy to forget how central fishing is to the world's economies and cultures. So feast on this whopper of a statistic: two hundred million people owe their jobs (directly or indirectly) to fisheries. No wonder, then, that per capita, we each eat over twenty-one kilograms of fish per year. That's a lot of brain food. And, perhaps most impressively of all, according to one estimate, there are thirty-eight million fishers in the world.more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors | By Bercle George @ Monday, 18th August 2008 @ 9:57 PM

It is always fulfilling in our part if we are able to spend our free time to useful yet full of fun things. After a stressful office works, it is always good to spend time to unwind. While there are individuals who spend time on just 'so so' things, others prefer to spend there time in things that are more productive and thus they spend time for outdoor activities like painting, bird watching, and hunting. Learn to draw and paint If you are willing to spend your extra time in... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors | By Bercle George @ Monday, 18th August 2008 @ 9:52 PM

It is always good to spend time to unwind after a tiring and stressful office works. Though there are individuals who spend time on just 'so so' things, others prefer to spend there time in things that are more productive and thus they spend time for outdoor activities like bird watching and studying, and hunting--it is always fulfilling in our part if we are able to spend our free time to useful yet full of fun things. If ever you want to spend your extra time by just going out... more...