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Archive for January, 2009

LED Beams: Through the Mist and Through the Fog

Friday, January 30th, 2009

T5 LED Lenser Tactical TorchEveryone who lives in the Northwest knows about that timely fog cloud. All of a sudden you hit it like a patch of black ice on the highway. There’s no way of watching it roll on in, you just have to expect it and prepared for it! This past week the fog has taken over the Willamette Valley late in the evening on into the early afternoon. The haze is eerie, beautiful and crisp. It is also a bear to work through.

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Paris or Berlin? Save Money on Energy this Year

Friday, January 30th, 2009

Paris LED Tower LightsSaving money on electricity might be this winter’s biggest budget cruncher. Home l.e.d. lighting is more energy efficient and eco-friendly. Be smart when it comes to which accessory lighting you use, and save more by unplugging all indoor appliances.There’s no reason to keep everything running while you’re out on a jog, running an errand or walking the dog. Managing indoor electricity can be a challenge, but taking some small steps will seem like leaps in the long run. Led technology helps make it simpler to conserve energy with indoor lighting.

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Spelunking Smart This Spring

Tuesday, January 27th, 2009

7468 Coast HeadlampLooking forward to a caving experience this Spring? Do your friends have you signed up for a spelunking vacation? Caving can be dangerous but exhilarating fun. There are some precautions you should always take.

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Fishing Classes Around the Northwest – February 2009

Monday, January 26th, 2009

Fishing Flex LightFisherman are getting antsy to get back out on the river and warm up for the late Winter and early Spring fishing season. The Parks and Recs departments around Oregon are eager to get the experienced and not so experienced out on the water as well. To do so, they are putting together several different Fly Fishing classes and seminars to warm the anglers up and help them learn a few new tricks of the trade. Below are just a few of the classes being offered:

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Community Camping Northwest

Monday, January 26th, 2009

One of the great things about living in the Northwest is the great opportunity for outdoor community activities. Oregon camping is a great option for those who are looking to plan a group gathering and there are plenty of places to hold such events. Sites like Trails.com and Pacific101.com are great resources for group camping sites in the Northwest.

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