Today 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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Getting 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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Most people wait until at least early summer before heading out to their favorite camping spots. With the proper preparation, however, spring camping can be just as great as summer camping. Here are a few tips to make sure your spring camping trip is as fun and safe as possible:

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Fight against the stereotype of male-dominated outdoor sports and inject some femininity into the worlds of hunting, fishing and outdoor survival by attending the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s three-day workshop for outdoor women. This coastal campout helps women develop outdoor skills through activities such as kayaking, outdoor cooking, trap shooting, outdoor photography, archery, fly fishing and more.

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It’s nearing that time of year where light jackets are traded in for wool coats and backyard parties are moved indoors. For many hikers and campers, the next few weeks also mark the end of great Fall camping weather. When the rain starts to increase and the temperatures drop below freezing in parts of the country, campers must transition to their winter camping gear or call it a year and wait for spring. So consider this your reminder to use the next couple of weekends to check out the fall colors, get some end of season fresh air and enjoy a fall camping trip. Just do so responsibly:

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