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WDFW to Boaters: Steer Clear of Orcas!

Thursday, June 10th, 2010

Orca whaleThe Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife recently issued an important reminder to recreational boaters and coastal anglers: Steer clear of orca whales.

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Spring Specials from Discount Lights and Knives

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

Large Stockman folding knifeIf you’re like us, you probably want to spend your hard-earned cash this summer on outdoor adventures, not the tools you’ll need along the way. Thankfully, Discount Lights and Knives has some great bargains on items you will need for hiking, boating, hunting and fishing:

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Lost Snowboarder Found on Mt. Hood

Friday, May 7th, 2010

pocket LED flashlightIn case you haven’t heard, Curtis Lawrence Dahl is okay.

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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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