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Paddle Boarding Provides a Great Opportunity for Exercise and Enjoyment

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Post date November 3, 2016
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Both of your daughters have gained both confidence and skill in their paddle boarding tips and skills since that first outing. They also have had to purchase a few poles!
The first time that your two teenage daughters had a chance to try out paddle boarding they were sharing one board and one pole at a friend’s lake house. The whole thing happened rather quickly, but the giggling and splashing quickly turned to silence when the girls realized that they had lost sight of the pole. A very inexpensive version, the missing pole evidently sunk to the murky bottom and was never seen again.
Although three of you spent a good deal of time on the phone calling around to local sporting goods stores, you could not find an affordable r

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Beating the Bustle with the Benefits of Gymnastic Classes

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Post date October 29, 2016
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Being active is something we all wish we had more time to devote to. Today’s world is certainly a busy one, but there is definitely a difference between rushing around being busy with work, chores, projects, events, and daily responsibilities, and staying physically active. Being physically active not only delivers the benefits of improved physical fitness, but it also provides an outlet for all the stress that comes along with those strenuous daily routines and demands. However half of the battle for many when it comes to staying active is getting excited about it. It is important to find a physical activity that you enjoy if you are hoping to devote a significant amount of time to it.

Finding something that you love spending time doing

As with anything you do

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Where and When Is Your Next Family Vacation?

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Post date October 14, 2016
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Fall break has arrived, and the decision to head mountains was an easy one. Even though it would be far too early for skiing you are certain that the train ride west would be worth the trip. With three days off school that provided a long five day weekend, your family boarded the overnight train from the midwest up to the mountains. Every member of the family had a couple of things on a list of things he or she wanted to do:

Your husband wanted to take advantage of the trails around the cabin and get an early morning run in every day.
The twins have packed their new archery equipment and want to head to the practice range as often as they can.
Your youngest daughter insists that the entire family must go zip lining together. Being the high point adventurer that she is, she also h
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Considering Buying a High Speed Camera? 6 Reasons to Rent Before You Buy

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Post date September 11, 2016
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High speed photography has a long history, Its practical application dates back to 1878. Eadward Muybridge shot a sequence of horses galloping. He took it to look at the age old question, are all of a horse’s feet off the ground at the same time when they are galloping. The answer to that is yes. Since then, people have had a lot of reasons to use high speed cameras. If you are looking to buy super slow motion cameras, there are some great reasons to rent before you buy or to just rent instead of buying.

6 Reasons to Consider Renting High Speed Cameras and Other Photo Equipment

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3 Reasons to Enroll Kids in Extracurricular Activities

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Post date August 27, 2016
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The importance of getting kids involved in extracurricular activities can not be over exaggerated. It’s when kids have nothing to do that they get into trouble. It’s also when parents are not involved in their kids lives. Being involved and giving them something to do could be as simple as you teaching soccer to kids so that your kids and other can be involved in an urban soccer league or youth soccer tournaments. Here are a few reasons why doing something like this is important.

Keeps Kids Out of Trouble
Think about it, if a kid wants to learn how to play soccer, he or she is going to spend their time practicing and bettering their

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How to Make Your Camping Trip Truly Unique

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Post date June 16, 2016
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After a long winter, summer is finally here. The weather has warmed up and the sun is shining. Summer vacations are on many people?s minds. Many people choose to take their vacations during the summer, because the great weather is almost guaranteed no matter where you choose to travel to. Are you planning that perfect summer vacation? Are you looking for something unique and exciting to do with your family or your significant other? A lot goes into planning a summer vacation, finding activities and a vacation destination that is equally exciting for all travelers. One of the most common traveling destinations is that of camping. With the great weather that summer brings, many travelers enjoy spending their days outdoors, engaging in a variety of outdoor activities.

In fact, camping?s popularit

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Are You Ready for Your Latest Fishing Adventure?

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Post date June 8, 2016
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It doesn’t get any more California than that. A brilliant, clear day on the water, whether you’re staying in the bay or heading out to the blue water for some deep sea fishing. Food and drink and good company, and another trip to remember. With an experienced captain at the helm, you’ll have some fishing adventure stories to tell back at the pub about your latest fishing trip. And a great dinner to end it all, with the day’s catch sizzling on the grill. If you decide to do a fishing tour, remember to bring the sunscreen and come prepared to enjoy yourself.

Fishing is for everyone
Despite the image of the grumpy old guy getting away from it all with a fishing rod a

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When Your Subject is Too Important to Miss

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Post date June 7, 2016
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Maybe you’ve been to the park on a lovely spring day and as you’re sitting against a tree, a beautiful bird lands right on your blanket. You reach for your camera and begin to focus on the gorgeous creature. But before you can get your shot off it flies away. You snap about a half dozen clicks, but none of them yield anything. The bird was too fast for your phone’s camera. In today’s world of photography, virtually everyone walks around with a camera in their pocket. But an ultrahigh-speed camera is something else entirely.

Let’s say you want to capture the running of a greyhound on a racetrack, or, better yet, a racehorse. You would need a very high speed camera, indeed. That is exactly what happened in 1878 when Eadward Muybridge put together a sequence of photographs of a horse galloping. For the first time in the h

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6 Essential Pieces Fly Fishing Gear from Fly Rod to Fly Box

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Post date May 26, 2016
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If you’ve ever looked at the vast variety of fly fishing equipment available, it likely won’t come as a surprise that fly fishing is a $750 million market in the United States. For those new to fly fishing, trying to get everything necessary to begin can be a daunting task. To help you wade into this favored American pastime, we’ve compiled a list of six of the most essential pieces of equipment you’ll need.

Fly rod

Clearly the first thing any new fly fisherman will need is a fly rod. Fly rods range in length from six feet for freshwater fishing to 15 feet for two-handed fishing for larger game like salmon or steelhead. As you may have guessed, the length of the rod you need will depend on the type of fish you’re a

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Four Easy Step to Planning Your Grand Canyon Rafting Adventure

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Post date April 7, 2016
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The Grand Canyon is one of the most mesmerizing phenomenons on planet Earth. The Grand Canyon is a rock formation in northern Arizona that geologists believe slowly developed as the Colorado River ran through it and wore it down over the course of millions of years. Visiting this incredible site and soaking in its natural beauty is something that every human should do at least once in their life.

Speaking of the Colorado River, we find the best Grand Canyon expeditions are via white water rafting along the river! If you are interested in life-changing Grand Canyon expeditions, you will find they come in all shapes and sizes; there are Grand Canyon expeditions that are single day Continue reading “Four Easy Step to Planning Your Grand Canyon Rafting Adventure”