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Recreation:Enhance Your Hike With A Helmet Camera
Many companies make special cases that will turn your cell phone into a waterproof camera or a helmet camera with very little work.
Locations:Why It Is Dangerous To Look At Meteorite Samples To Guestimate What Space Rocks Are Made Of
Even though we've visited or flown nearby asteroids with space craft in the past taking high-definition pictures, does not mean we are sure what they are made out of - likewise, trailing a comet and collecting debris from its tail doesn't tell you what all its made of either.
Locations:Do Comets Turn Into Asteroids After Many Orbits?
Most people do not know the difference between meteorites, meteors, asteroids, or comets - and if you fall into this camp as most do, you are not alone, in fact most astronomers don't either, and there are various definitions of each - many of which conflict.
Recreation:How To Prevent Those Blisters Before They Start
Ideally it's much better to just avoid getting a blister in the first place and it's harder to deal with them then to avoid getting them.
Recreation:4 Layers For Winter Hiking
There is no need to wait for spring to resume your hiking adventures. Winter hiking is a piece of cake as long as you are prepared and dressed well. Follow the 4 layers for winter hiking guidelines and you'll be warm and cozy all day.
Recreation:Backpacks For Kids
It's especially important to have a properly fitted backpack for your child if they are going on a backpacking trip with you.
Recreation:Do You Need A Sleeping Pad?
Sleeping pads are really the foundation of your bed when you are camping or backpacking. They act as a cushion against the hard ground and as a warm air insulator to help keep you warm and comfortable during the night.
Recreation:Warning: Sleeping In A Hammock Tent May Cause You To Ditch Your Ground Tent
Hammock tents aren't for everybody, especially if you sleep with your partner or family in one tent but for others they offer a great alternative that is both environmentally friendly and very comfortable for the body.
Recreation:How To Purify Water When Backpacking
Water purifier systems are a necessity if you are going on longer hikes or backpacking. Those cold, mountain streams are natural sources of drinking water but may contain viruses and bacteria. You need to filter those out.
Recreation:Flathead Catfishing Tips
The more you know about catfish the more chance you will get a great catch.
Locations:What Progress Is Being Made In The Study Of NEOs Or Near Earth Objects?
We sure know a lot more than we did about Near Earth Objects than we ever have in the past. In many regards we find that they are much more dangerous than we had ever believed to life on Earth and our Earth's biosphere.
Recreation:Selecting Cold Weather Sleeping Gear Tips
Selecting the proper cold weather sleeping gear can make or break a successful backpacking trip. I try to check the weather forecasts for the area I plan to backpack right up until the night before I leave. Thirty (+30) degrees fahrenheit is about the lowest I choose to be out overnight in a tent.
Recreation:The Importance Of A First Aid Kit While Hiking
Whether you are hiking for the day on a local well maintained trail or heading out into the backcountry for a multi-day hike, you need to be prepared. A hiking or backpacking first aid kit is an essential and very important part of any hiking trip.
Recreation:Don't Let The Bugs Ruin Your Hiking Adventure
It's not unusual to hear some newbie hikers returning from the trail regretting the expertise. Why? Some obnoxious insects ruined it for them.
Recreation:Campfire Recipes For Kids
When considering campfire recipes for kids, simple is always better. The basics work quite well like hot dogs and smores but there are many other recipes to consider.
Recreation:Firesteel - What Is It?
A firesteel is a rod of material including magnesium that is scraped with a specially designed scraper or the back of a knife to produce sparks that in turn set light to tinder and thence the kindling and main material for the camp fire.
Recreation:Portable Solar Shower: Choosing The Right Option For You
Choosing a portable solar shower can be a little difficult because there are just so many of these portable camping showers to choose from. You can get them in many different sizes and with many different features. If you're looking for a great solar shower for your next camping trip, here are some tips to help you choose the right one.
Recreation:Drifting Worms - How To Drift A Worm And Make It Appealing To Fish
One of the most effective techniques that can be employed when fishing in rivers and streams is known as "drifting a worm" and in this article I will explain how to drift a worm and make it appealing to fish.
Recreation:Sport Fishing For Flatheads
Sometimes called yellow or mud cats, the Flathead catfish is easily distinguishable from the Channel and Blue catfish. They are native to the Mississippi River but can be found in waters across the country.
Recreation:How To Drift A Worm - 3 Things That Must Be Remembered When Drifting Worms
If you have never heard of the fishing technique that is referred to as drifting worms this article is for you. In it I will outline 3 things that must be remembered when drifting worms, so that you can experience more success the next time that you head out onto the water to put this extremely effective technique into action.
Locations:Understanding Astronomy - 10 Definitions You Need To Know
There are 1000's of terms or definitions that you will find once you start investigating astronomy. What are the 10 definitions as a beginner you most need to know?
Hiking:
Enhance Your Hike With A Helmet Camera
Many companies make special cases that will turn your cell phone into a waterproof camera or a helmet camera with very little work.
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