Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
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WASHINGTON – In early March the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) proudly presented more than $173,000 in scholarships and awards as it named the national winners of its 2023-2024 Voice of Democracy and Patriot's Pen youth scholarship competitions. This year's national winners were announced at the 2024 VFW Washington Conference in Washington, D.C., during the 77th annual Parade of Winners ceremony, sponsored by Twisted X. VFW National Commander Duane Sarmiento was joined by VFW Auxiliary P... Full story
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service National Fishing and Boating Week (June 3 - June 10, 2023) is a great time to learn to fish, reconnect with your kayak, and enjoy the water with friends and family. Whether you've been fishing your whole life, or just picking up a pole for the first time, here are some great ways you can celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service! Take A Friend Fishing At A National Wildlife Refuge Or National Fish Hatchery Fishing is availabl... Full story
From Tempe Tourism Tempe is known for many things: Mill Avenue, Arizona State University and more than a few lively festivals and events. But did you know that Tempe is also widely known as a bike-friendly city? In 2019, the League of American Bicyclists designated Tempe a Gold-Level Bicycle-Friendly Community Award winner. Tempe was recognized for safe bike paths and for promoting biking to work and for recreation. For a 40-square-mile city, it's amazing that there are 217 miles of Tempe bike... Full story
If there's one piece of advice expert RV detailers freely pass on it's to use professional tools-right down to the pail. And none is better than Shurhold's Deluxe One Bucket System. It was designed from the ground up to make the cleaning process fast, easy and even enjoyable. Made in the USA, the system starts with the World's Best Rope Handle Bucket. Thicker and sturdier than standard five-gallon plastic pails, it comes with a soft rubber Bucket Base to keep it from sliding and tipping when... Full story
McDowell Mountain Regional Park invites the community to a public meeting from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 2, 2023. The meeting will occur at the Fountain Hills Community Center at 13001 N. La Montana Drive in Fountain Hills, Arizona. "With mountain bikers from all over the nation flocking to the park to utilize the trails and participate in events, I'm happy to see that we're looking to enhance the services we're providing to the community," said Maricopa County Supervisor Thom... Full story
Though it’s thought of as a desert state, Arizona has a surprisingly wide variety of climates that support a wide variety of wildlife from rodents to reptiles, birds and large predators be they common and familiar or the rarest and the strange. Here is information about some of the animals in Arizona. Much of Arizona’s wildlife can be found in its state parks and trails. The state parks include Catalina, Cattail Cove, Lyman Lake, Lost Dutchman, Patagonia Lake, Lake Havasu, the San Rafael Sta... Full story
In 1972, Richard Nixon signed the first ever Presidential proclamation of National Hunting and Fishing Day, writing: "I urge all citizens to join with outdoor sportsmen in the wise use of our natural resources and in insuring their proper management for the benefit of future generations." On the fourth Saturday of every September (Sept. 23, 2023), NHF Day recognizes generations of sportsmen and women for their contributions to the conservation of our nation's rich sporting heritage and natural... Full story
Canyon Plastics Matt Koppen 205 Broad St Whittemore , IA 50598 Phone: (515) 887-3474 View Website It's official, Kendra and I are now the new owner of Canyon Plastics and are very excited to have this opportunity! We are ready to serve you all with any fishing products we currently sell. Over the next two months Neal and Angela will be here with us for this transition. Neal and Angela would like to thank each of you for your past business and have enjoyed serving each of you. We wish Matt and... Full story
Goodyear, AZ – Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), Chairman, House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, issued the following statement after hosting Members of Congress for a site visit and a field hearing before a packed audience to discuss the importance of accessing American critical minerals in order to secure supply chains and ensure national security: "Minerals are integral to our modern way of life. Rapid growth in renewable energy technologies is expecte... Full story
https://manahouseaz.org/about-us Formerly known as Madison Street Veterans Association, the MANA (Marines, Army, Navy, Air Force) House is a peer-support organization of homeless and formerly homeless veterans. We help support veterans rebuilding their lives by providing support from our staff and partners.' Vision Alone, the challenge of homelessness is daunting. Together, no one is alone and we can overcome any obstacle. Together we can bring an end to veteran homelessness. Mission MANA House... Full story
Whether carousing on a sandbar or relaxing back in the slip, the new SeaSucker Double Decker Party Barge is the ultimate portable bar and the centerpiece of any party. The unique accessory mounts temporarily to any clean, non-porous surface-inside or outside the boat-and holds everything from bottles and cups to a bucket of ice. Made in the USA, the Double Decker Party Barge is built from UV-resistant polymer with stainless steel hardware. It holds two large round or square bottles, one mixer... Full story
The circular JBL PRV-275 stereo receiver from ProSpec Electronics was designed to pack a lot of power into a standard 3.5" round dashboard gauge hole. But its compact size, all-weather construction and full-color screen make it ideal to install in boats, golf cars, UTVs and entertainment islands. The JBL PRV-275 is all about playback options. Beyond AM/FM and weather band broadcasts, it streams music with ID tagging from a mobile device via Bluetooth®. Plus, with USB and aux inputs, it'll... Full story
At Press Time, This Is The State Lands Information One spark is all it takes! • On Friday, Aug. 14, Stage I fire restrictions were re-implemented to state lands within Coconino County - SOUTH of the Grand Canyon and in Yavapai County. • Stage II fire restrictions remain in place in Gila, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave and Yuma Counties and Coconino - NORTH of the Grand Canyon. • Target shooting and fireworks are never allowed at any time of the year. • For more information, please call our state f... Full story
From Cary Institute Of Ecosystem Studies In the Grand Canyon reach of the Colorado River, two species play an outsized role in the fate of mercury in the aquatic ecosystem, and their numbers are altered by flood events. So reports new research, published in Science Advances, that is among the first to meld ecotoxicology and ecosystem ecology to trace how mercury flows through aquatic food webs and then spreads to land. Mercury is an environmental contaminant that occurs in ecosystems globally.... Full story
Editor, We're all in this together and we'll be with you every step of the way. Here at the National Wildlife Federation, we're adjusting to the new realities and school closures - I'm actually trying to write this with my two-year old Alana hanging on my arm! Though it's not easy, we are taking every step possible to keep our staff safe and flatten the curve, because it is absolutely the right thing to do. Meaningful Educational Opportunities As the largest provider of environmental... Full story
Although some venues may temporarily be unavailable, they will be ready for you when the current crisis has passed. The seduction of the crimson Sedona sandstone has long captivated people around the world. Such stunning beauty in a beautiful yet easily accessible back country makes us unique – and attracts spiritual seekers, rugged outdoors types, and world class artists from sculptors to chefs. In the last two years we have been working toward keeping Sedona the Most Beautiful Place on E... Full story
In Flanders Fields BY JOHN MCCRAE In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie, In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep,... Full story
Kayak fishing is a growing sport and it's easy to see why. Kayaks are nimble, less expensive than most motorized boats and provide access to places even the best casts from land just can't reach. The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation confirms that kayaks are the most popular type of boat for Americans to own and that the number of people participating in kayak fishing has gone up in the past six years. But those who love the sport say kayak fishing is more than just a quick and less... 
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Most travel trailers have some form of heat, but it tends to be loud, dry and inefficient. The 250P from Aqua-Hot Heating Systems is different. It's an ultra-compact hydronic solution that delivers whisper-quiet, residential-quality warmth and continuous hot water. This is why RV technical pro John Carrillo installed it in his 32' Grand Design Imagine travel trailer and couldn't be happier with the results. Carrillo is no stranger to Aqua-Hot, having worked for the company for nine years before... Full story
A Clean RV Starts With Brite Wash , thinking harsh equals effective. Nothing could be further from the truth. It instead removes any previously applied protective products, makes it difficult to rinse and pollutes the environment with chemical runoff. Brite Wash from Shurhold is different. Safe to use on any surface without stripping wax or polish, it leaves a brilliant, clean finish and is biodegradable, so harmless to the environment. Brite Wash is scientifically formulated to powerfully... Full story
Few people underestimate the dangers of an incorrectly wired home electrical system, yet RV owners routinely tolerate problems that would raise red flags if they happened at home. From seeing heat-browning and melted plastic around the shore power connection to a light "zap" when touching the RV, warning signs that something is wrong should be taken seriously before someone is injured or something catastrophic happens. SmartPlug Systems, pioneer in RV shore power safety, takes a close look at... Full story
Register now for the "Becoming an Outdoors Woman" (BOW) workshop on Sept. 6-8 at Friendly Pines Camp near Prescott. The program introduces women to outdoors skills in an enjoyable, non-threatening environment with expert instructors. Classes include horsemanship, rappelling, wilderness medicine, birding, hiking, archery, fly and warm-water fishing, paddling a kayak, and shotgun/rifle/pistol shooting among more than 30 others. Evenings and mornings are filled with fun and entertainment,... Full story
The Coconino National Forest is seeking public input on proposed fee implementation at the Clint's Well and Kehl Springs campgrounds, and fee increases at Blue Ridge, Rock Crossing, Knoll Lake, Elks, Long Valley Work Center and Moqui campgrounds on the Mogollon Rim Ranger District. Based on increased use at campgrounds, a fee increase and fee implementation is needed to continue site improvements and will help ensure that people can continue using and enjoying our campgrounds. Fees have not... Full story
Recent news reports of hackers breaking into Wi-Fi systems to watch people through their own security cameras is chilling, especially when it's not too difficult to do. Glomex CamRV™ offers a host of features to RVers, but its security is unparalleled. It uses an encrypted one-to-one connection for 100% absolute security. Now, whether hundreds of miles away from the RV or sitting right outside it checking on children sleeping inside, only the owner has access to the real-time, streaming video f... Full story
Hear the untold stories of pottery sherds and discover what these pieces of the past can reveal. Find out how archaeologists rediscover history from pieces of pottery in "Fragments: Broken Bowls Tell More Tales", an exhibit running through August 2019 at Pueblo Grande Museum. This exhibition features sherds that connect the Hohokam with their neighbors across the Southwest and northern Mexico during the time of the European Renaissance. • Date: Through August 31 • Location: Pueblo Grande Mus... Full story
