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Mild Winter Creates Earlier Camping Interest at WV State Parks

The mild winter weather has resulted in increased interest in early-season camping in West Virginia’s state parks, according to State Parks Chief Ken Caplinger. “Camping isn’t just for summer vacations, and camping in winter or spring weather isn’t overwhelming, especially in state parks and forests,”…

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Dutch Oven Cooking with J. Wayne Fears

J. Wayne Fears wrote the book on Dutch oven cooking. Well, one of them at least. He’s the author of The Complete Book of Dutch Oven Cooking. Fears grew up on Tater Knob Mountain in northern Alabama. His dad harvested and sold ginseng, in addition to…

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Grand Prize Winner Chosen for G3 Skigraphiks Contest

Pow!, a design by Caleb Warner from Buckhannon, West Virginia, was chosen as the overall winner of this year’s G3 Skigraphiks Contest. Warner, a graphic designer at a print shop by trade, aspires to take his passion for designing skis from hobby to profession someday.…

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Skiing Like a Pro, Even on a Bunny Hill

The whole spectrum of skiers from first-timers to professionals and instructors can get lazy on the slopes. Skiers then ski without the correct form, standing up straight with arms drooping by their sides. While it may be harmless once in a while, doing it consistently…

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Lay Day Called for Quiksilver and Roxy Pro Gold Coast

Poor wind conditions and non-existent surf have forced event organizers to call the third, consecutive lay day this morning for the Quiksilver and Roxy Pro Gold Coast presented by Land Rover. The opening stop of the 2012 ASP World Championship Tour season, the Quiksilver and…

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Hydrapak Chosen by Quiksilver as OEM Component Provider

Hydrapak, a leading global supplier of active-lifestyle hydration equipment, has been chosen by Quiksilver as the full-service OEM provider for the lifestyle brands’ latest on-water pack design. The Quiksilver Swig pack, staged for distribution in Summer 2012, is designed for the stand-up paddle surf market…

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Wildcrafting: A Profitable Venture for the Sharp Eye

Wildcrafting is the art of selling herbs, roots and various plants that can be used for treating ailments, medical purposes and even seasonings for food. Items which seem easy to obtain, such as pine cones, seashells and fossils, are being sold on the Internet on…

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Yanmar Completes Mastry Marine Acquisition

Yanmar America today announced that it recently finalized its acquisition of Mastry Marine and Industrial Supply Inc. Under its new name, Mastry Engine Center LLC, a  Yanmar Company is now part of the Yanmar family. Mastry Engine Center is a 50-year-old, family-owned business based in…

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