COLUMBUS, OH-Scientists have discovered samples of harmful algae farther from Lake Erie and earlier in the year than they expected. In a two-year project, Dr. David Culver of Ohio State University and Dr. Doug Kane of Defiance College found Microcystis, cyanobacteria that produce toxins, in…
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Many avid campers purchase cookware specifically for their trips, and most often it is specially coated to keep it safe, but lets face it: It’s a camping trip! That cookware gets knocked around and banged up from time to time. This can chip and crack…
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Family hikes can be a great way to bond with your kids. Unfortunately, kids aren’t always up to a long hike. Try this out and maybe you can get your kids to spend more time on the trail. When hiking with kids: Always have a…
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Its not always easy to keep warm on the trail. But if you make a “hillbilly hand warmer” you’ll be able to keep your mitts from getting too cold. This is an easy way to keep your hands warm while on the trail, on the…
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Everyone loves a picnic, but nothing can ruin it faster than a bunch of bugs swarming around your family and your food. To help control and do away with those pesky flies and other insects, place a few ” Stick ’em Bait trays ” around the…
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FAIRFAX, Va.-During the month of July, visit www.NRAhuntersrights.org for a chance to win a Bushnell BackTrack D-TOUR GPS courtesy of Bushnell Outdoor Products. New for 2011, Bushnell’s BackTrack D-TOUR personal GPS device makes it easy to find your way from point A to point B and…
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It’ll be “all hands on deck” during the July 4th holiday weekend as state game wardens take to crowded and in some cases dangerously low Texas lakes to enforce boating laws. “Realizing the potential danger and the high number of water fatalities we’ve had so…
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Massachusetts coastal waters are home to endangered marine animals including sea turtles and whales. Entanglement in marine debris and fishing gear such as rope, netting, and hooks are leading causes of serious injury and mortality for these animals. The Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF), the…
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Every seasoned camper will admit to finding themselves, at one time or another, so tired, pressed for daylight or challenged by incoming or inclement weather that they simply pulled their tent from it’s bag and put it up as quickly as possible – wherever they…
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A dash of summer mixed in with a holiday weekend equals bustling campgrounds and busy waterways across the state. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) encourages everyone to make safety a priority this July 4th holiday while enjoying the many outdoor recreational opportunities available…
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