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Archive for May, 2007

Kitchen Knives Identified

Wednesday, May 9th, 2007

I was looking at my set of household kitchen knives this morning while pouring my honey nut cheerios into a bowl and I wondered what exactly each blade was really meant for.  I mean, they give you all the different knives in the set for a reason. But do we really use them for their intended purpose.  There are the steak knives that I recognize and the tiny paring knife that I know of but never use for its intended purpose but, what about the others?

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You’ve Arrived In The Forest. Now What?

Monday, May 7th, 2007

Getting the family packed and ready for a camping trip would seem to be the greatest challenge when making your way to the great outdoors. Certainly it is probably the most labor intensive part of the vacation. As you arrive in the wilderness area of your choosing, it is important that you also find the right campsite to ensure a fun and safe camping trip vacation. So, follow this easy checklist when picking the place to set up your camp and tent.

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Oregon Jamboree – August 3-5, 2007

Monday, May 7th, 2007

The Oregon Jamboree in Sweet Home is gearing up to be an exciting musical and outdoors event. The 15th Annual Jamboree will be held August 3rd, 4th and 5th in the foothills of the scenic Cascade Mountains. The festival will take place on seven acres bordered by Sankey Park and the historic Weddle Covered Bridge.

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Are You a Responsibile Hunter?

Monday, May 7th, 2007

I ran across a great article by Russ Chastain on line this week. Titled “How to Hunt Responsibly” the article outlines 10 items every hunter should remember as they are out this hunting season. Hunters can find themselves ridiculed by those that don’t respect the sport. These tips help everyone keep the reputation of the hunting community in check. I have summarized the 10 points Russ describes below. You can read his complete article and sign up to receive his newsletter at http://hunting.about.com/od/hunting/ht/htresponsible.htm.

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California Big Game Hunting Clinic

Monday, May 7th, 2007

The California Department of Fish & Game will be offering an advanced clinic on big-game hunting on May 19-20 at Wilderness Unlimited Property in Williams, California.

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