February 2026 Edition
February 2026 Edition
IOSSO Products 1150 Davis Road Suite G Elgin, IL 60123 Phone: 847-429-2900 iossoproducts@iosso.com www.iosso.com We have a new home! After 43 years in Elk Grove Village, IL, we have moved to Elgin, IL. Just a mere 20 miles west, we are now set up in our new location. Iosso Products has long been known for manufacturing specialty cleaning products for the outdoor industry. Your trusted source for Mold & Mildew Stain Remover, Premium Water Repellent, Seam Sealer, E-Z Snap, Fiberglass...
Have you ever felt the healing when you touch an animal? A dog or a cat? Or a rabbit or a goat? Most of us have felt a connection to some animal , and in this case, we focus on the healing that comes with touching, working with, and being close to a horse. It's easy to think of horses as partners to carry things or to ride. But the Armor Project and Reigning Grace Ransh reach out with more than those: Their rescued horses become healers for veterans and first responders who, like the horses,... Full story
And, it's all under one roof in Phoenix. Arizona Boat & Outdoor Expo 2026 The Arizona Boat, RV, Off-Road & Outdoor Expo February 27 – March 1, 2026 at the Phoenix Convention Center. Explore boats, RVs, off-road vehicles, and outdoor gear all under one roof. Find easy garage parking and Light Rail access downtown. Discover new models, outdoor accessories, and family friendly activities. It's All Here Find easy garage parking and Light Rail access downtown. Discover new models, outdoor... Full story
DaVinci's Muse for La Belle Ferronniere Inspired our Colorful Culinary Courses A Revelrous Feast Awaits You at the Feast Hall! Step inside the Festival's grand Feast Hall for a one-of-a-kind dining adventure filled with laughter, music, and merriment. This raucous celebration is the loudest and most exclusive affair in the Festival Village! It's a gathering where food and folly meet in glorious abundance. Enjoy five hearty courses of delicious food and drink, served alongside lively... Full story
Arizona Boating & Watersports (AZBW) is getting a facelift. Take a look! The expected final version is due sometime this month. January 31 through March 29, 2026 Arizona Renaissance Festival When You Come To The Faire - These Details Are Good To Know February 7, 2026 R3 Partners in Conservation Dear R3 Partners in Conservation, We're just about set for our annual gathering of networking, sharing and celebrating another amazing year of Recruitment, Retention, Reactivation (R3) efforts thanks to... Full story
Let's Start With Watson Lake Watson Lake is one of Prescott, Arizona's, most recognizable natural landmarks, known for its striking granite rock formations and outdoor recreation opportunities. Located about four miles north of downtown Prescott along Highway 89, the lake sits within the Granite Dells, a landscape shaped over millions of years by erosion and weathering. Created In 1915 The lake was created in 1915 with the construction of the Granite Creek Dam. Its original purpose was... Full story
Our next door neighbors -- the Scotts -- are snowbirds, and we always look forward to their coming back down in the winter. This year, Gary came over for coffee one morning and showed us some photos of a very happy young man with a beautiful, unique whitetail deer he had shot on Gary's land with black powder. I was able to talk to Noah Lynch and his dad Mark Lynch, and this is the story of Noah's black powder Iowa whitetail hunt. Noah is twelve years old. His dad started getting his boys into... Full story
LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management Lake Havasu Field Office announces the temporary closure and restriction of selected public lands for the 2026 Legacy Racing Parker 500 race in La Paz County. The temporary closures will be in effect 11:59 p.m. Feb. 15, 2026, through 11:59 p.m. Feb. 24, 2026. This temporary closure and restrictions are designed to keep participants, spectators and the visiting public safe during the races. These precautions help ensure safe and... Full story
Mesquite Wildlife Oasis This where conservation, education and renewable energy stewardship come together in one living landscape. Established in 2007 through a land agreement, Mesquite Wildlife Oasis was created to conserve habitat while serving as an outdoor learning environment. The site features two desert ponds that support native wildlife and includes designated burrowing owl habitat, providing important space for this sensitive desert species. Since its establishment, the program has... Full story
By Dan West, VFW Adjutant General Our nation made a promise to those who serve. The VFW fights to ensure it's kept. We're more than 1.3 million members strong between the VFW and its Auxiliary. When we speak - our leaders listen! Your generosity and support of the VFW carry veterans' voices to Capitol Hill to fight for justice. As we enter the new year, I want to take a moment and thank you for your dedication to America's protectors. Your ongoing support will be critical in the months ahead.... Full story
