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Youth Angling Events Help Kids Develop Fishing Skills

Friday, April 9th, 2010

youth fishingMany anglers dream of the day when their children will join them at the shoreline with fishing rod in hand. It’s never too early to start, and many public lakes and ponds in the Northwest offer fishing events for kids throughout the summer to provide successful early angling experiences.

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Spring Safely Into Camping Season

Monday, March 22nd, 2010

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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Missing Hiker’s Body Found Near Base of Cliff

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

Searchers discovered the body of missing PSU student Katherine Huether more than a week after she set out for a hike in the Columbia River Gorge. She was found among the rocks near the base of an 800-foot-high rock face, where authorities believe she fell from a cliff.

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Gifts for Kids Help Foster Early Love for the Outdoors

Monday, March 15th, 2010

LED tactical flashlightIt’s never too early to start fostering a love for the outdoors in your children. Taking your kids hiking, biking, boating or camping early on in their lives may help instill in them a life-long love affair with the outdoors. Another great way of turning them on to the outdoors is by giving them age-appropriate outdoor-related gifts.

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Reel in the Spring Fish with These Tips

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Fishing PliersSpring is right around the corner, and if you enjoy fishing as much as we do you’re probably anxious to get back out on the water. Here are a few tips to help you have a successful spring fishing trip:

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