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Paddling a river is an immense joy because you get an intimate feel of the power of nature below you in the flowing water. Ah, but what if mother nature throws you a curve?
Posted: 2007-03-14
Category: Extreme
If you get into bird watching, there is a chance you will get really hooked. If so, there is one piece of equipment you must have, but probably haven’t thought of.
Posted: 2007-03-14
Category: Outdoors
There you are standing on the shore. A hundred feet across the river on the other shore sit your buddies. And they have the food and beverages! How do you get across?
Posted: 2007-03-14
Category: Extreme
If you are just getting into kayaking, you should know that eddies are your friend. No, eddie is not a person. It is a natural rest stop on a river.
Posted: 2007-03-14
Category: Extreme
Once you get hooked on bird watching, you will start getting up early and heading out on field trips. You will see have some tremendous sightings, but you need to take some things will you.
Posted: 2007-03-03
Category: Outdoors
If you enjoy bird watching, sooner or later you are going to be heading out on field trips. While they can be a blast, there are a couple of things to check up on before you head out.
Posted: 2007-03-03
Category: Outdoors
Traveling is a great way to experience new places and meet people with a different view of things. That being said, there are some common sense steps you should take to make sure your trip goes okay.
Posted: 2007-03-03
Category: Travel Tips
Sooner or later, being an adult can really be a bummer. All the responsibility can get to you. Throw in the monotony of a 9 to 5 job, and you can find yourself in a big rut. Time to travel!
Posted: 2007-03-03
Category: Travel Tips
If you are going to be traveling to Russia, you probably have been warned about the custom of drinking vodka. There is a lot of hype about it, but here are the facts.
Posted: 2007-03-03
Category: Travel Tips
It always amazes me when I surf the web and see all the sites providing information on Russian brides. If you are going to Russia, you are probably wondering what Russian women are like.
Posted: 2007-03-03
Category: Destinations
Russia is a complex country that has developed a unique culture all its own. Part and parcel to this culture is the fact many people have the impression Russians are unfriendly. Is it true?
Posted: 2007-03-03
Category: Destinations
For many, the idea of backpacking through Europe is the perfect vacation. For the more adventurous, backpacking through Russia sounds a bit more compelling.
Posted: 2007-03-03
Category: Destinations
Traveling out of town is definitely a must whenever you can do it. Ah, but what clothing should you take on your trip?
Posted: 2007-03-03
Category: Destinations
Read most guides on bird watching and you will be inundated with information on binoculars and photographing. With birding, sketching is a better way to go.
Posted: 2007-03-03
Category: Outdoors
There is something about rapids on a river that make people excited. Oh, yeah. I gotta try that! Before you hop into the river on a kayak, raft, canoe or branch, you need to take a minute to understand river classifications.
Posted: 2007-02-15
Category: Extreme
