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Camping Near Hot Springs!

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September 18, 2007

By the grace of geology, the earth has provided its inhabitants with natural hot springs in scattered locations around the world. Naturally, the most prolific hot spots are near geothermal zones, and most in the United States are in the West. A number of hot springs occur east of the Mississippi, but... Read more »

BIRD WATCH

September 18, 2007

MIGRATION UPDATE: November-December Migrants such as Myrtle Warblers and Yellow-Shafted Flickers may still be lingering about and might use your feeder. If there is a lot of snow on the ground, sprinkle some seed under the shrubs and clean out your feeders so they are usuable. Clean and full feeders... Read more »

Dress For Success Outdoors

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September 18, 2007

Looking good in the outdoors is not about style; it’s about wearing clothes that are functional. Fortunately, these days, outdoor clothing manufacturers are making quality gear that allows you to enjoy both form and function at the same time. If you make the right choices in the way you dress,... Read more »

Camp Kitchen: Harvest Dishes

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September 18, 2007

You’re not alone if you find that fall is the best time of year to sleep under the stars, kindle a campfire under a full moon, and feast on newly harvested fruits and vegetables. Stop at roadside stands on the way to the campground to buy fresh produce for recipes like these. Gold Doubloons When... Read more »

RV Review: Northstar TC 800 XB

Northstar TC 800 XB

September 18, 2007

Several years ago, we had our initial experience with a pop-up truck camper, during which we fought constant battles with the roof – struggling to raise it at night, and struggling to fold it back into the travel position. There was no such experience with the Northstar TC800 XB. You simply release... Read more »

50 BIRD WATCHING HOT SPOTS

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September 17, 2007

With four major world flyways (Pacific, Central, Mississippi and the Atlantic) stretching across North America, every state in the U.S. has a great place to watch birds. We’ve detailed our 10 favorite (and we think some of the best) birding locations around the country, and provided suggestions... Read more »