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Archive for April, 2010

Best Coastal Camping for Late Spring/Early Summer

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

LED camping lanternIf you’ve never camped on the Oregon coast before, now is the perfect time to do so. Late spring and early summer are great times to enjoy the beauty and power of the rugged Oregon coast. Not sure where to go? Here are a few of the top Oregon coast camping areas:

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Spring Chinook Fishery Opens on Snake River

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

folding fishing sawGreat news for Oregon anglers: The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has opened the upper Snake River for Chinook fishing, all the way from Dug Bar Boat Ramp to Hells Canyon Dam.

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Rechargeable Batteries and the Great Outdoors

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

LED lanternToday is Earth Day, and people all over the United States are contemplating how they can live more eco-friendly lives. Using rechargeable batteries instead of disposable ones has long been touted as a more environmentally responsible way to power your battery-powered gadgets.

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Avoid a Boat Trailer Catastrophe

Tuesday, April 20th, 2010

boat-trailer.jpgGetting a flat tire while on a family camping or hiking trip is bad, and it’s even worse when that tire belongs to the trailer carrying your boat. Flat tires accounted for forty-seven percent of all trailer roadside assistance calls made in 2008. Unlike car tires, trailer flats carry the additional risk of boat-related damage and injury. Luckily, there are a few easy measures you can take to reduce your risk of blowing a tire and ending up stuck on the shoulder:

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Visit National Parks for Free April 17-25

Friday, April 16th, 2010

zion-national-park.jpgWith spring comes great weather, wonderful foliage and a chance to visit any national park in the country without paying admission.

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