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Kayak Safety: 5 Essential Survival Skills to Know
Sitting atop a kayak on the water is a great way to experience nature from a new vantage point. Whether you're embarking on a leisurely journey on a…
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14 Amazing New Ski Products for 2024
Ski season is finally here and a new trove of quality gear items are arriving at your local ski shop just in time. Here are some of this…
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10 Awesome Vacations Your Fishing Family Will Love
Fishing with the family is always funs, but not everybody who lives under your roof may like to fish 24/7. And if you have teens, they might…
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10 Tips for Safely Riding ATVs
ATVs—shorthand for “all terrain vehicles”—are one way to explore areas of land that you might not otherwise be able to…
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Deer Rifles—How to Choose The Perfect Gun
It is fall, which means that the leaves are changing and gun writers are doing articles on the “Great American Deer Rifle.” Picking out a…
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5 Best Dirt Motorcycle Trails in Kentucky
In Kentucky, dirt biking is a way of life. From the wide-open grasslands to its rolling hills, Kentucky makes for a glorious place to explore on a…
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5 Cool Spots for ATV Off-Roading in Kentucky
Maybe it’s the sound. Maybe it’s the excitement of the wind against your face. Perhaps it’s the rush you get when you start up your…
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How to Catch Really Big Fish With Kids
When it comes to fishing with kids, conventional wisdom says to find a place where they can catch any fish with a high level of frequency and…
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How to Catch Bass on Summer’s Hottest Days
It’s hot, it’s humid and the dog days of summer are living up to their billing. But bass don’t stop biting just because the heat…
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How to Charge Your Gadgets While Camping and Hiking
There once was a time when carrying electronic devices with us into the great outdoors was pretty much unthinkable. Fragile and expensive, such…
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The Essential Gear You Need When Riding ATVs
ATVs are off-road vehicles, designed to allow access to trails and other hard-to-reach areas. The earliest designs from the 1970s were three-wheeled.…
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10 Best Dog-Friendly Hiking Trails in Kentucky!
Kentucky is a great place to explore the outdoors with your four-legged friend. From the rolling hills of the Bluegrass State to its riverfronts,…
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5 Energizing Hikes in Kentucky
There’s nothing more exhilarating than being out in the great outdoors and challenging yourself with a brisk hike in one of Kentucky’s…
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How To Tap Local Fishing Communities For The Best Angling
There are a lot of fishing opportunities out there that may seem exotic or hard to come by at first. Dig a little deeper, though, and you’ll…
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10 Best Campgrounds for Cool Summer Camping
It’s sweltering out, and the air conditioning is beckoning, but you’re longing to get away on just one more camping trip of the summer.…
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10 Tips For Going Ultralight on the Trail
One of the hottest trends in hiking and backpacking over the past few years has been the shift toward going ultralight on the trail. Typically, this…
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How to Choose the Best Times to Fish
The best time to go fishing is whenever you can. While that old maxim has merit and speaks to the value of fishing just for the fun of it, there are…
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5 Beautiful Scenic Hikes in Kentucky
Kentuckians take a lot of pride in the wilderness and preserving the natural world for future generations. After all, Kentucky is one of the most…
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5 Exhilarating Jet Skiing Spots in Kentucky
When it comes to thrilling water recreation, jet skiing is tops. Nothing beats that rush. Kentucky is home to a variety of vast, sparkling lakes…
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4 Easy Ways To Enjoy Mountain Biking On Your Vacation
If you’ve been on a vacation to an outdoor destination in the past few years, you’ve likely noticed a new phenomenon: cycle paths, single…
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5 Great Hiking Trails in Kentucky
Hiking unfamiliar trails that have long been admired and loved in Kentucky are part of the state’s hidden treasures. For excellent,…
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Top 10 Tips for Camping Beginners
Here’s the picture: you’re sitting around a campfire, roasting weenies and telling ghost stories as the night closes in around you.…
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Pack Your Backpack the Right Way in 5 Easy Steps
Learning how to properly pack a backpack is a true art form that every outdoor enthusiast should master. Whether you’re heading into the…
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10 Best Bass Waters Off The Beaten Path
The names of some bass fisheries resonate with anglers on a national scale: Okeechobee, Kentucky Lake, Guntersville, Havasu, Clear Lake, Lake Fork,…
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Campfire Eats: 7 Simple Summer Campsite Recipes
For many folks, meal planning is the biggest thing to worry about when getting ready for a camping trip. Whether you’re backpacking, car…
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5 Easy Ways to Save Money on Gas This Summer
Fuel prices are a lot like the weather: Lots of folks talk about them, but there’s not much you can do about them. The price at the pump…
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Make The Most Of The Trout Fishing Opener
There is a misconception that fly-fishing has taken over trout fishing and that if you’re not toting a whippy seven-foot rod and looking to…
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10 Best Hunting Cartridges for Whitetail Deer
Choosing a list of top 10 favorite deer hunting cartridges is no easy task, particularly since there are so many suitable cartridges that could make…
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Choosing the right hunting knife
Hunting knives come in a mind-boggling array of shapes and sizes. New hunters often think a 10-inch Bowie-style survival knife is all they need to…
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10 Essential Camping Skills
Do you know these 10 essential camping skills? Learn them and they are bound to improve all your…
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6 Terrific Whitewater Parks in America
Rafting down mountain rivers is nothing short of addicting, but it’s not your only option for thrills. Whitewater parks are sprinkled…
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The Best Reasons You Should Try Wakeboarding This Summer
If you’re a fan of water skiing or tubing out on the lake on a hot summer day, wakeboarding might be the next sport for you. Not only is this…
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Setting up your campsite: Understanding the basics
The end of the trail is near, at least for today. As you walk into your campsite and remove your pack from your back, the breeze feels good after a…
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The Necessities Every Camper Should Own
Every time I go camping with friends, I learn a new trick or discover a piece of gear that makes life outdoors more comfortable. But there are some…
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Pick A Perfect Puppy—5 Things to Look For
People have a lot of methods for picking a puppy, but most of them involve trying to evaluate a litter of six-week olds to find the right…
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Shoot Like A Pro With These 7 Simple Steps
The key to becoming a good shooter is that you and your rifle must work in unison. Good shooting starts by learning to control your breathing and…
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How to Choose Your First Handgun—Step Outside
The term “handgun” covers a lot of ground, from easy-to-conceal pocket pistols to specialty single-shots designed for hunting big game.…
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Why The .22 LR Is America’s Favorite Cartridge To Shoot
There is a reason the world consumes millions of rounds of .22 LR ammunition each year. The popular .22 offers almost no recoil, so it’s easy…
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Bow Accuracy--5 Easy Ways To Shoot Tighter Groups
Watching an accomplished archer shoot a bow well is like watching a pro golfer make a perfect chip shot. Both shots look nearly effortless when done…
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Handgun Basics—4 Easy Steps to Shoot Like A Pro
The handgun is the toughest of the three primary firearms to master. Rifles and shotguns are fired from the shoulder, which provides a more stable…
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How To Shoot Big Game Accurately at Long Range
When it comes to long-range shooting at big game animals like deer and elk, the best advice is don’t do it. Do your hunting before you pull the…
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Scope Mounting—How to Get It Perfect Every Time
Scopes are a fixture on today’s rifles and one primary factor in how they will perform is how well they are installed. It’s not all that…
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Get Started In Archery The Easy Way
If you're a newcomer to archery and just getting ready to make your first bow purchase, the great news is that there are plenty of new bows available…
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Youth Archery: How To Get Your Kids Started The Easy Way
As the father of twin seven-year-olds, I’m always looking for ways to get my girls involved in the things I love to do. One activity I thought…
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ATV Riding--How To Avoid Confrontations On The Trail
Autumn is one of the best times to take to the trail on your ATV or UTV to catch the fall colors and enjoy game viewing at its best. But you’ll…
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5 Awesome DIY Hunts You Can Take This Year
Is there a greater gift—or a more appealing challenge—for an American hunter than chasing game across public land, using only your…
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10 Best 4x4 Vacation Adventures in the USA
We go four-wheeling for many reasons. One is the challenge of traveling tough terrain armed with driving skill and the mechanical capabilities…
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Learn To Drive Your 4x4 Like A Pro
Four-wheeling is a hands-on experience. You can gather a lot of driving tips from online stories, magazine articles and books, but to really get a…
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Find the Best Place to Shoot Your Bow - Archery Tips
Archery is a lot of fun, but whether you’re a seasoned bowhunter or just getting in to target shooting, becoming a better archer hinges on one…
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12 Best Gift Ideas for Off-Roaders
Tis the season! With the holidays right around the corner, you may be wracking your brain to find something new and different for your favorite…
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