Does Biking to Lose Weight Work?
Does Biking to Lose Weight Work? By Peter Stockwell A lot of people take up biking to lose weight.… [more]
Bicycle Maintenance – How to Keep Your Cycle In Top Working Order
Bicycle Maintenance - How to Keep Your Cycle In Top Working Order By Ian Simpson Bikes have… [more]
Biking
Does Biking to Lose Weight Work?
Does Biking to Lose Weight Work? By Peter Stockwell A lot of people take up biking to lose weight. It is one of the best types of exercise there is. Not only is it great fun, but anyone can do it by themselves or with friends and family. Losing … [Read More...]
Bicycle Maintenance – How to Keep Your Cycle In Top Working Order
Bicycle Maintenance - How to Keep Your Cycle In Top Working Order By Ian Simpson Bikes have come along way since the first cycle was invented in around 1885. They have evolved from a heavy piece of metal with two wheels and a chain to … [Read More...]
Bike Touring Primer – What You Need to Know
Bike Touring Primer - What You Need to Know By Winston Endall Bike touring is the ultimate in self-sufficient fun. Start and finish at your front door and stay away for as much time as you've got. Take the road less traveled and see the things … [Read More...]
Hiking
Hiking Tips for Beginners
A Guide to Preparing For Your First Hike Inexpensively By Louise Van Polanen Hiking is yearly increasing in popularity as families and individuals discover this relatively inexpensive way to enjoy nature and get in shape. Though it is true … [Read More...]
The Many Benefits of Hiking
By Scott Amundson Not only is hiking a fun way to pass your time, it also has numerous benefits. Hiking is a cheap, fun, and natural way to, at the very least, improve your physical, mental, and emotional states. Hiking is a fantastic workout. … [Read More...]
Hiking Gear – Footwear
As the organizer for a hiking group I am often ask about footwear by beginning hikers. I believe that the most deciding factors for this question are safety, the terrain, and personal preference. Socks My suggestion for the first purchase is … [Read More...]
Outdoor Activities
Treasure Hunting For Diamonds At Crater of Diamonds State Park
By David Cowley Could there actually be a much more exciting name for a tourist attraction than “Crater of Diamonds State Park”? It evokes visions of walls of rock from which there are diamonds the size of grapes just waiting to be plucked. In reality, this is the only diamond site in the world where [...]
Enjoying Winter in the Outdoors – Cold Weather Clothing and Equipment
The idea of winter brings with it thoughts of relaxing in front of a roaring fire with a warm beverage. You don’t have to limit yourself to enjoying this scene indoors. Winter camping and other outdoor activities provide solitude, subdued sounds, the crunch of ice and snow beneath your feet and an amazing clarity in [...]
Camping And Hiking With Your Dog
By being prepared and taking a few precautions, you can help to ensure you and your beloved canine friend will have a great time and come home from the adventure happy and safe. Before leaving you should ensure your dog is up to date on his vaccines and some sort of flea and tick repellent [...]
