Emergencies happen, and of course no one ever knows when they might happen. A day hiking trip can turn into a nightmare in a matter of minutes, so it is best to prepare for the worst.
Start with a waterproof or water repellent backpack or fanny pack, one that has a secure holder for a water bottle.
1. A full water bottle, keep in mind water weighs eight pounds per gallon, weight can be a factor.
2. Energy bars in the original wrapper.
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Take a Walk. Hike through the woods to get to the fishing site, taking the time to stop and look at the trees and talk about the wildlife.
Get Ready. Sit down and go through your tackle box. Pick up and describe some of the items such as lures, line, and bobbers. This is a good time to talk about safety.
Get Set. Start slow by tying on a light weight and casting it out into the water. Let your child reel it Read more
Fishing is one of America’s favorite past times. Packing up the truck and heading down to the lake with your family to spend a relaxing summer afternoon I think would appeal to anyone. However with fishing comes supplies and you need a good place to store all the lures and hooks you want to take with you to please all the different kinds of fishermen in your family. The fishing tackle that everyone needs is the Three drawer, two snap lock fishing tackle with over 100 different compartments to Read more
If you live in the Southeastern US you’re likely already enjoying a lot that the outdoors has to offer. If you’re itching to camp this time of year get on your Get Wild Blue internet and find out more about these great drivable destinations…they’re worth the trip!
Wildcat Creek: If it’s solitude in the woods you’re looking for, look no further than this tiny hamlet in North Read more
School ‘s out and it’s time to take the kids fishing. If you have never done this before you will need to learn how to buy fishing poles for your children. Many children have short attention spans due to working regularly in front of computer screens so they may not want to learn how to tie knots right away.
One fishing pole advertised on Amazon is made very easy to operate. With the push of a Read more
Taking you kids on their first camping trip is always exciting. I have a 17 year old who didn’t go on her first camping trip until she was 14 and she loved it, but now I have a 3 year old who is practically begging to go camping. The best way to start with your kids is by starting out slow by using your own backyard as a practice camping trip, this will alleviate any forgotten items and help you establish a check list Read more
Camping is a fun experience that can be shared by all members of the family. It doesn’t have to be summer to enjoy the outdoor life. Families can camp in tents or a small camper in the winter to experience the crisp air or in the spring time so they can hear the birds singing. Camping involves nature at its finest. Essential gear for camping includes sleeping bags, a tent or camper and an Read more