Articles for category: Recreation

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Tips for the Beginner Mountain Biker

When I first met my husband, he was an avid mountain biker. Eager to impress him, I immediately went shopping for the cutest pair of biker shorts and jersey I could find. I tried in vain to find a helmet that didn’t make my head look like a bobble toy and ultimately settled on a ...

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How to Organize a Flash Dance Mob

Even Oprah knows flash dance mobs are a spectacular sight. If you’ve seen a flash mob dancing on one of many YouTube videos from around the world or in person, and wished you could have been a part of the dance mobbing, here’s a some information on how to organize a flash dance mob in ...

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Guide to Free Casino Cocktails

It might seem like a silly question, but a lot of people wonder what kinds of free drinks they can get when they visit a casino in places like Las Vegas, Reno or Atlantic City. It’s actually quite a valid question! Can you get away with ordering something like triple malt Scotch or a mimosa ...

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Three Fun Frisbee Games to Play

Frisbee Keep Away Number of Players: At least 6 Object of the Game: Keep the Frisbee away from the players that are “it.” How To Play: You first need to set out boundaries for the game and you will need plenty of room for the game. Decide which players will be “it” first. You should ...

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Best Boat Lifts

Boatlifts are actually a winch system that allows you move your boat easily. Some of these are electric and some are manual. There are different boatlifts for the different type of boats. Getting the right one for your needs is something you must decide for yourself, but we sure can help in your search. For ...

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5 Fun Outdoor Activities for Families

It’s time to celebrate Great Outdoors month with 5 outdoor activities full of fun for families. For some of you this will mean pulling out the camping gear and heading to the nearest camping ground. Others will purchase tons of insect repellent and sunscreen. Maybe you will uncover your bicycle, oil the chain, and pump ...

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Swimming Pool Games Beyond Marco Polo

Marco….Polo! Is there any parent who isn’t tired of hearing that name by around the middle of June? There are other great pool games that can be played as the sultry heat of summer begins to turn even the most pasty of people into lobsters. If you are like me, you probably banned Marco Polo ...

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Five Cheap Fishing Tackle Boxes

Spinners, jigs, poppers, flies, and spoons; corks, bobbers, and floaters. No matter what names you assign to your fishing equipment, you likely keep all of your gear in a tackle box. Many avid fishermen even have two or three tackle boxes in the boat shed or garage! Extra money is tight for many people these ...

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Catching Crayfish 101

Crayfish are small freshwater crustaceans that look like a miniature lobster. In fact, the two are closely related. While they are found all over menus in the Southeast, live crayfish are not hard to find at all in North America. Catching the little crustaceans can range anywhere from fun to painful. Gloves are a good ...

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5 Tips for Learning Karate

Learning karate can be a great experience for anyone. Obviously, it takes dedication and patience to excel at this form of martial arts, but the benefits are many. It isn’t easy to master karate. Still, almost anyone can give it a shot and enjoy themselves. Here are some tips for learning karate. 1. An amazing ...