Whether you’re out on the water for sport, enjoying camping in nature, or fishing with the family we hope you'll enjoy our stories, advice and tips on all things outdoor.
Jun 27, 2011
While you don’t have to hunt very hard to find one veteran fisherman who swears by worms or another who’ll claim spinners are the way to go, the truth is that the there really isn’t an argument. It’s never so much of an issue as to whether live or lure is better. It’s more of an issue as to what the fish are biting on, because for almost any live bait you might consider, you’ll find a whole slew of lures that match them, as well as a bewildering selection of scents to add to those lures, sho...
Jun 27, 2011
Need some fun and interesting games to play in the pool this summer? Here are a few of our favorites!
Spin the Pool
Space out all participating swimmers evenly around the edge of the pool, and then get everyone to swim or walk quickly in the same direction. Eventually, this action will build up enough current for everyone to be carried along without having to swim.
Seal Relay
Form teams to push any floating object (beach balls, pool snakes) from one side of the pool to ...
Jun 27, 2011
Family reunions are fun to plan but require a bit of preparation. To help, here are a couple of rules to assist with the planning process:
Bear in mind that the more people you'll be inviting, the longer lead time you'll need. So plan ahead!
If there's a large group of children attending, it'll be helpful to have activities planned to keep them occupied, allowing time for the adults to relax and socialize. Therefore, you'll want to consider venues that have built-in, kid-friendly ...
Jun 27, 2011
First things first—you’ll want to lay down the rules. Probably the most important hiking rule will be to stick together. With young children you might consider outfitting each with a safety whistle that can be blown if anyone gets separated or loses sight of the group. And you may find it wise to put the slowest of the bunch in the lead and make sure that everyone else stays behind them.
Next comes the “untouchables”, namely poison ivy, oak and sumac. Poison ivy and poison oak are both ea...
May 16, 2011
Every fishing aficionado knows the value of patience. But if you’re out to share the joys of angling with children, you may need an extra reserve. Here are a few suggestions to help introduce kids to fishing.