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NATIONAL POLICE WEEK IS COMING UP TO THE FAITHFUL MEN AND WOMEN WHO SERVE AND PROTECT IN ANY JURISDICTION OR REGION... thank you for what you do and for the valuable service you perform in the care and security of the people. and to the 237 RCMP officers who have lost their lives in service...

FOOD COOLERS This is one piece of equipment I do not have. Yes I do have a picnic cooler but I'm not talking about that, I'm talking about a Camp Cooler. I read about this cooler and would be interested to learn about other people's experiences with coolers in general. Not picnic coolers - I...

When I head out, usually by myself, I'm looking for something. It's that something that governs my whole approach to what I do. It's what makes it the pleasurable experience that I'm looking for and desire most. So what exactly are you looking for when you pick up pack and paddle? Maybe it's...

Ticks: How To Prevent, Spot, And Remove It’s tick season. Learn more about how to prevent, remove, and identify the risks behind these blood-sucking arachnids. "The other day I felt a bump through my jeans. Thinking it might be a rogue pimple, I went to the bathroom and dropped my trousers to...

Blah, Blah, Blah... That's the usual responsive I get when I want to talk about "Safety Issues." Ya, ya - we know this stuff. Like the time I pulled a twenty three year old guy out of the Alora Gore basin. Have you ever performed mouth to mouth on someone you knew was already dead? And as...

- READY FOR CANOE TRIPS - I wanted [note that I said wanted, not needed] a light canoe tripping tent. I like to stand up and walk in without crouching down. And when it rains I want a bed sitting room instead of coffin so I can stretch out in a comfortable chair and read a good book. So this...

IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN! Canadians and Americans enjoy an abundance of aquatic activities through thousands of waterfronts (ocean, lakes, rivers, and private pools) and recreational facilities. Tragically, hundreds of Canadians and Americans [and others too of course] die each year in...

Fabulous weather, fabulous food and fabulous time. To celebrate the weekend I purchased that new Out Back Tent that should arrive in 10 days or so for my August canoe trip. Two Mallards have been hanging around the front of my property for days. Is this a good omen or what? We took a...

IT'S COMING If you haven't marked your calendars yet, do it now: The first complete solar eclipse to cross North America in almost 40 years will happen on August 21. People are booking prime viewing spots now. 2017 Total Solar Eclipse This year’s eclipse is uncommon. The last eclipse to span...

I WAS JUST THINKING... - I CAN APPRECIATE IT'S A SCARY THOUGHT - But I really was thinking.. I want to see a lot of good, wholesome, down to earth, nutritious, gutsy, rib cage holding, rootin tootin, tasty, ===> BEAN RECIPES <=== I don't care if it comes in a can. Did anyone else see...

I do a lot of babbling about Green Horns, Tender Pads, Hopelessly Lost and Miss Fits on canoe trips. The reality is that I was all of those at one time. So what made the difference? It was the practice, planning and embracing the challenge. Practice means head knowledge through excellent...

There was a time that I bought equipment on a whim or some form of attractiveness or because it was so and therefore I bought. I spent a lot of dollars purchasing things that made sense to the manufacturer (making dollars) but in the final analysis made no sense to the consumer. I had money -...

...before we get started there has to be a lot of Gals Outdoor Movies and I hope there will be folks who contribute to that. :) Sometimes I get a hankering for guys outdoor movies. Nothing complicated, :confused: no language issues :wideyed: no murder and mayhem, :dead: and no watching some...

Flag or Pennant. You will always know that I'm camping in a certain area because I always fly my own flag. Not just any one [I have 28 different flags] but my own personal flag. It's kinda gives me the feeling that I have arrived and have taken over. "I claims this here land in the name of...

FOR THOSE WHO KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE LATEST GEAR... Gear Junkie and 50 Campfires Magazine have the latest on 2017 camping and out door gear. Get your credit cards ready... well, err...you better check with your spouse or significant other first. :) I confess - nothing turned me on!

A primitive but a useful immediate shelter if one has to use one. With a little bit of time and determination (did I say skill) you can make an effective shelter that could protect you from the elements. And then again the modern camper can do something like this... What ever you do...

CONTINUING THE THEME :bear: NOW IS THE TIME :bear: I spend time getting prepared for my next summer adventure in the winter. WHAT DO I DO? I take courses that are available that will enable me to improve my skills. Canoeing Swimming Trail Blazing Seminars on a variety of outdoor pursuits How to...

NOW IS THE TIME TO GET READY... for summer adventure. Once Christmas is out of the way (as good as it was) it is time to start thinking SUMMER CAMP. I find planning fun AND when I plan well my personal experience bursts into joy and excitement. So, it you canoe trip like I do what is that...

DOG FOOD Why not? We eat a lot of junk...why not dog food? Beef Stew, Camp Meals Vs. Dog Food: Surprising Results After miles of hiking, collecting firewood, and jumping in the lake you can work up quite an appetite. The market of pre-packaged camping meals has grown, and over the years...