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Lake Jipe straddling Tanzania and Kenya


So unknown is this treasure of Lake Jipe not many Tanzanians know of its existence or location. Sandwiched between the Pare mountains and Kilimanjaro this small lake [30 km sq] straddles the border between Kenya and Tanzania.

Pigeon Forge Campgrounds


Campgrounds are a perfect Pigeon Forge lodging option for visitors looking to be as close as possible to the great outdoors. Campgrounds in Pigeon Forge are located near the beautiful and majestic Great Smoky Mountains National Park and are still only minutes away from the outlet malls, dining, and music theatres that downtown Pigeon Forge has to offer.

The Kuan Yin Shrine, Bangkok - the Goddess of Mercy on the Chao Phraya


The Kuan Yin Shrine in Bangkok is in an old Chinese building within a community on the Chao Phraya River where time seems to have stood still for the last 200 years.The site originally had two shrines built in the reign of King Taksin (1767 - 1782) by his Chinese supporters.

Hiking Mount Rainier National Park


Mount Rainier National Park is the most popular park in the state. It has fantastic areas to explore.

Is The Workamper Lifestyle For You?


If you've been dreaming of traveling the highways in your RV, but see the adventure as something far in the future when you retire, then you may want to seriously consider giving the Workamper lifestyle a try. You can live your dream now; it just takes a little preparation and commitment.

Lake Winnipesaukee - The Smile of the Great Spirit


Lake Winnipesaukee is the largest and one of the deepest lakes in New Hampshire. Centered in the popular vacation area known as the Lakes Region it provides 4-season pleasure for millions every year.

About Table Mountain Cape Town - Well Known in South Africa and Around the World


Table Mountain sheltered the original Cape explorers in the 16th century, the first European settlers and the many following generations of slaves, immigrants and Capetonians who helped to build and develop our special city.Your first impression of Table Mountain from the city bowl and beyond from Blouberg beach, is almost misleading.

Why Should You Use Hiking Poles?


Why should you use hiking poles is perhaps the first question that may strike in your mind especially when you are a beginner. To get the right answer for this question you need to consider two things i.

Ultralight Backpacks - The Lightest


Why ultralight backpacks? Devotees of ultralight backpacking know you reduce your packweight most by concentrating on the "big three;" backpack, shelter, and sleeping bag. Forget those 6-pound backpacks, 9-pound tents and 5-pound sleeping bags.

7 Need to Know Campsite Cooking Strategies


Are you sick and tired of not knowing what to bring or what to cook when you go camping? Do you either pack the entire kitchen (including the sink) or you bring the absolute minimum and then have to use a fork as a spatula or two spoons as tongs?If that sounds even the slightest bit familiar then you are in the right place. Over the past decade or so I have refined a list of 7 things that I use every single time I prepare for my next camping trip.

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Outdoor Illinois magazine to publish final issue
The State Journal-Register
By CHRIS YOUNG The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will discontinue publication of its Outdoor Illinois magazine after the March issue. Outdoor Illinois, a full-color, slick-paper monthly magazine with a circulation of more than 26000, ...

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On Outdoors: Living the RV life
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Sales of recreational vehicles are booming, with the biggest growth among families with kids, and of lighter models that can be towed by more vehicles. Rick and Brenda Allanson of Edina are longtime RVers. They are on a trip to the Black Hills of South ...

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Macon Telegraph (blog)

Academy Sports & Outdoors store coming to Warner Robins
Macon Telegraph (blog)
By LINDA S. MORRIS - lmorris@macon.com Texas-based Academy Sports & Outdoors has bought the former Kroger store at 2907 Watson Blvd. and other adjacent retail space and plans to open a 62000-square-foot store there before Christmas, said Doug Molyneaux ...

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Outdoors report: Feb. 8
Houston Chronicle
Good trout have been taken on the flats on the north end of the lake on Corkies and MirrOlures. Waders have scored on the edge of the channel on the moving tide. Winds were light out of the northeast. Water temperature at Eagle Point was 57 degrees ...

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Effects of mild winter are wherever you look
Chicago Sun-Times
By love as much as necessity, most of us who knock around the outdoors are weather buffs. For us, Aurora measuring stick for cold. The coldest temperature there this winter was The effects of the sixth-warmest winter to date since 1895, as calculated ...

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Outdoors: Last-minute hunt provides necessary ingredients (with video)
News-Herald.com
By Jeffrey L. Frischkorn Nothing like waiting until the last minute to try and get the main ingredient for a squirrel meat pie. Given Ohio's squirrel hunting season started Sept. 1, the fact I procrastinated until the last day on Jan.



Outdoors: Nearly Picture-perfect
Arizona Daily Sun
The walls of Picture Canyon are nearly vertical and barely 10 yards apart in some spots. In winter, the full discharge from the Wildcat Hill wastewater treatment plant sends a torrent of water over a series of ledges in the canyon.

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Outdoors: Eastern Fishing and Outdoor Exposition at DCU Center
Worcester Telegram
The 36th annual Eastern Fishing and Outdoor Exposition runs Friday through Sunday at Worcester's DCU Center. Exhibitors will showcase tackle, hunting gear, boats, and exciting fishing and hunting trips. The expo is always fun for window shoppers, ...



The West Australian

Great outdoors beckons thrillseekers
The West Australian
The Peel Region, which includes Dawesville, Mandurah, Dwellingup and Pinjarra, has a number of outdoor activities for travellers looking to raise their heart rate. First stop for the adrenaline junkies is the Harvey Estuary for a jetski ride.

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New York Times

Sportsmen, Outdoor Industry, Conservationists Join in Opposition to CO ...
Public News Service
Today, groups representing sportsmen, the outdoors industry and conservationists are speaking out in opposition to the Colorado plan. Nick Payne is Colorado regional representative for the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, and his group ...
Sportsmen ask Obama to Conserve CO. Roadless BackcountryAmmoLand.com (press release)

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