Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
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Posted By USCGAUXDIV12 and — Posted By U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Seventh District Thomas Nunes, shipmate and friend, died Nov. 19 at home surrounded by his children and beloved wife Pamela. Tom was a true warrior who fought a fierce battle against that monster called "cancer" for the better part of the past two years. Those of us who knew and/or worked with Tom will always remember his decisive leadership skills, his eagerness to continually push the envelope in an effort to improve e... Full story
OLYMPIA - Clam diggers who miss the razor clam dig that runs through next Tuesday (Feb. 12) will have plenty of other chances to hit the beach in the weeks ahead. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has announced a tentative schedule for razor clam openings through March. The current dig, previously approved by WDFW, runs Feb. 7-12 after noon each day at the following beaches: - Feb. 7, Thursday, 4:22 p.m., -0.5 ft., Twin Harbors - Feb. 8, Friday, 5:11 p.m., -0.9 ft., Twin Harbors, Long Beach, Copalis, Mocrocks - Feb. 9, Satur... Full story
Outdoor enthusiasts won’t want to miss the Arizona Game and Fish Department Outdoor Expo on Saturday, March 23, and Sunday, March 24, at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix. The family friendly Expo offers loads of activities, presentations and exhibits for everyone ranging from novices to seasoned outdoor recreationists. Best of all, admission and parking are free. Activities and attractions include educational live wildlife exhibits (raptors, reptiles, small mammals, more), the huge c... Full story
Desert Storm has over 50 boats signed up as of press time. I have uploaded the list of participants to the LakeRacer Web site; you can click there to see who is coming. It really will be a great event and I know you’ll be bummed if you miss it. My special thanks to each of the sponsors who have made this event possible, especially Teague Custom Marine! Please check out the event poster to see all of the sponsors! Many people have been calling to make their Nautical Resort reservations for t... Full story
The 22nd Annual Lake Havasu Boat Show is just ahead. This is one of the premier boat shows in the entire Southwest with over 50 different brands including family runabouts, pontoons, fishing boats, wakeboard/ski boats, deckboats, cruisers, PWCs and featuring the cream of the custom high performance sportboat market. At the Lake Havasu State Park special-event area, there will be food, beverages and a beer garden on-site (no off-site alcoholic beverages or glass containers allowed). Dogs on a... Full story
The Port of San Diego's 34th Annual Day at The Docks — a free West Coast public celebration and official start of Southern California's spring saltwater fishing season — is set for April 21, announced Catherine Miller, event director. The 2013 Day at The Dock's theme of "Hook-to-Table" features the world's largest state-of-the-art sportfishing fleet which offers first-class accommodations while traveling to some of the world’s most prolific fish-filled waters. Entertainment, Raffles, Conte... Full story
It’s been a cold winter at Lake Powell. Water surface temperature bottomed out at 44 F and presently fluctuates between 45 at night and 47 during the “heat” of the day. Water level continues to decrease resulting in the closure of the Castle Rock Cut and the primitive launch ramps at Hite. Luckily, the last cold spell featured an increase in the snow pack in Colorado, which means there will be some runoff this spring. On the bright side, those anglers who continue to bundle up and venture out h... Full story
Coming soon: The 15th Annual Bill Luke Bass Days are set for March 15 through 17 at Lake Pleasant, Ariz. This year promises to be the best version ever with — • Six weigh-ins daily, plus • Seven pay-outs per hour, plus • Military displays, plus • Cornhole tournament, plus • Carp bow fishing, plus • Kids’ events daily, plus • Wildlife exhibits, plus, plus, plus! Amazing Prizes Cash prizes total over $50,000. Among them are the biggest overall bass, $10,000; the second biggest bass overall, $3,... Full story
The Boy Scouts of America’s (BSA) Grand Canyon Council has partnered with the acclaimed International Sportsmen’s Exposition (ISE), co-locating its Scout-O-Rama with the state’s largest annual outdoorsmen event for the entire family. The Sportsmen's Expo will make its 13th appearance in Arizona during the week of Feb. 21- 24 at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. BSA’s outdoor Scout-O-Rama, on UoP grounds, will attract 15,000-20,000 youth and family members on Saturday, Feb. 23. Some... Full story
Columbia Zone News: States set spring chinook, sturgeon seasons for Columbia and Willamette rivers Willamette sturgeon retention season announced for July Beginning Jan. 1, 2013 the Columbia River, and select tributaries (listed under regulation updates for Northwest Zone and Willamette Zone) will be restricted to barbless hooks when fishing for salmon, steelhead and trout. SALMON, STEELHEAD, and SHAD COLUMBIA RIVER MAINSTEM, Buoy 10 upstream to I-5 Bridge Effective January 1 - February 28, 2013, under permanent regulations: Open for adipose... Full story
PRESCOTT, Ariz. – For anyone tired of the daily routine, the time might be right to enjoy an old-fashioned camp out. The Arizona Game and Fish Department, in conjunction with the Arizona Bowhunters Association and the Outdoor Experience 4 All, is offering just such an event: the Javelina Hunt and Outdoor Fair. The event will be held Feb. 22-24 in the Bagdad area. The dates mark the opening weekend of the general javelina hunting season and the camp is free and open to the general public. Not J... Full story
Star Party, Feb. 14, 7-10pm The Superstition Mountain Astronomical League will provide various models of telescopes and share the Valentine nighttime sky with visitors. What will be in the sky to share with your Valentine? Meet at the Palo Verde Ramada (weather permitting). Ranger-Led Hike, Feb. 16, 9am Ranger Diana leads a guided hike on Prospector's View and part of Jacob's Crosscut, 2.7 miles round trip with an elevation gain of 500 feet. Rated moderate, the hike will last approximately 2... Full story
Tonto National Forest joins other federal agencies in offering fee-free days on public lands in 2013. The upcoming fee-free days honored by the forest are — • June 8, National Get Outdoors Day • Sept. 28, National Public Lands Day • Nov. 9-11, Veterans Day Weekend “Your national forests and grasslands are a bargain any day of the year, but even more so on fee-free days,” said U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell. “Whether you stay for a few hours or a few days, your public lands are some of the best travel bargains in the nation.” Trad... Full story
Oracle State Park, Center for Environmental Education, will be open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays from 8am to 5pm through April 28. Spring activities will include the popular guided bird walks and hikes, tours of the historic Kannally ranch house, and environmental education school programs are offered weekdays by reservation. Environmental education programs for school children, first through sixth grades, are scheduled by reservation on weekdays at (520) 895-2425. Thousands of... Full story
A boating accident, often resulting in property damage, personal injury, or more tragically a death, is a terrible way to introduce anyone to the world of boating and water-related recreational activity. 2011, the most current year for which we have Coast Guard annual statistics, was the most catastrophic year since 1998 in the United States for boating-related deaths, injuries and property damage. We now have an opportunity to change our behavior and avoid becoming a similar statistic for last... Full story
Grand Canyon, Ariz. – On Tuesday, February 26, Grand Canyon National Park will celebrate the anniversary of its designation as a national park 94 years to the day after An Act to Establish the Grand Canyon National Park in the State of Arizona was signed into law. “Protection of this spectacular landscape actually started long before Grand Canyon became a national park,” said Grand Canyon Superintendent Dave Uberuaga. “People started trying to protect the canyon as early as the 1880s; and its... Full story
Join us for the annual historic re-enactment of an Arizona Civil War skirmish, Battle of Picacho Pass, and the New Mexico battles of Glorieta and Val Verde at "Civil War in the Southwest" at Picacho Peak State Park. The three re-enactments will take place on Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17, 2013. Activities will take place from 10am to 4pm both days but gates will open at 9:30am and no further entry is allowed after 3pm. Visitors travel from around the country to experience these... Full story
With over 600 tow boats spread across North America, the law of averages dictates that, eventually, BoatUS towing captains will be thrust into the middle of life-threatening emergencies. BoatUS Towing Services recently honored five of its captains — four with Meritorious Service Awards and one with the BoatUS "Woody Pollack Lifesaving Award" — at a ceremony that recently capped off the group's annual conference held in Clearwater Beach, Fla. The Woody Pollack award is named after the well-respec... Full story
Although it is winter in most parts of the state, wildlife encounters still occur. The Arizona Game and Fish Department wants to pass along a few reminders to avoid conflicts with wildlife and how you can help keep wildlife wild. Arizona is an amazing state, home to more than 800 wildlife species and close to 7 million people. Based on those numbers, humans and wildlife do occasionally cross paths. Although encounters do happen, Game and Fish encourages everyone to get outside and enjoy... Full story
Year: 2003, Current Price: US$35,000 (12/07), Located in San Diego, CO, Hull Material: Fiberglass, Engine/Fuel Type: Single Diesel, YW#1456-1814669. Once again,Com-Pac Yachts introduces a truly classic boat for the diehard traditional sailor. The Horizon Cat is a real Cape Cod cat with a shallow fin keel for added stability and windward performance. Com-Pac incorporated their high-aspect kick-up rudder for convenience and extremely light helm.The Horizon Cat is quick,nimble, and extremely comfortable with its enormous cockpit and extensive... Full story
A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball, and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun, therefore, be the constant companion of your walks. --Thomas Jefferson to Peter Carr. Marksmanship is part of our history and heritage, at Shoot Right we believe that... Full story
Join the campaign. Help fight the spread of invasive species. ”Stickers” are now available for your boat trailer at these local Lake Havasu City businesses: ADVANTAGE BOATS, ANDERSON AUTOMOTIVE, ARIZONA REFLECTIONS, BARRETT MARINE, BASS TACKLE MASTERS, BEACHCOMBER RV, CAT TAIL COVE, CHEETAH BOATS, COAST GUARD AUXILIARY, CONQUEST BOATS, CRAZYHORSE CAMPGROUNDS, E-TICKET BOATS, GOT WATER RENTALS, HAVASU [...]... 
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Grand Canyon, AZ. – On Saturday, March 23, 2013, Grand Canyon National Park will host its sixth annual Archaeological Day celebration, commemorating Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month. Special programs, activities and demonstrations will be held at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center throughout the day, with a special evening program at the Shrine of the Ages. Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month was created 30 years ago to inform the public about archaeology in the state of Arizona. In Grand Canyon National Park alone, ov... Full story
It's not just for boat owners, but for crew as well and right now you can join for the initiation fee ($150) and half the annual dues ($62.50), because the AYC year is half over. (You'll need to renew your membership for $125 next summer.) www.arizonayachtclub.org/ Why join? To support this great sport, to make sure we have the boats, marks, events for you to enjoy! Don't leave it to others—join in. Peter Lehrach crews for me (Commodore Mike Ferring) on our J/80 and he's not only become a member, but he's been active on the AYC board of d... Full story
