Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
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PARTY TIME! -- Boating season is in full swing. As are parties. If you want a fantastic day on the water with a group of family, friends, or co-workers, there is no better way than to rent this party boat and spend the day on beautiful Bartlett Lake. All the amenities you'll ever need are already on board. Just bring your group, some food and drink, and be ready to enjoy! To ensure the dates you wish are available, call early to make your reservations: (602) 316-3378, info@bartlettlake.com.... Full story
Lake Pleasant Receives Funding for Interpretive Displays Recently, members of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a Collection Agreement between the Arizona Game and Fish Commission and Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department. “Through the agreement, Lake Pleasant Regional Park will receive $10,000 to construct interpretive exhibits that focus on boating safety, aquatic recreation opportunities and educational matters,” said Maricopa County Supervisors’ Chair... Full story
THE OLYMPIAN -- Michael Phelps, who has said he will retire from competitive swimming after the London Games, closed out his medal haul at the Summer Olympics with a final curtain call, swimming two laps of butterfly as a member of the United States victorious 4x100-meter medley relay team. He closed his fourth Olympics with 18 golds and a record 22 career medals, which, in modern Olympic history, would rank him in the top 60 among countries.... Full story
Now that the excitement of the 9th Annual Desert Ice Bonspiel is behind us, the Coyotes Curling Club turns towards the upcoming 2012 Summer League! The Summer League has always been a league where new curlers can test their hand at this incredible game in an affordable manner, learn from experienced curlers before, during, and after every game. The league is designed to be short for those who have other commitments over the summer. For those experienced curlers, the Summer League is the perfect... Full story
I have heard many a boater say, “I don't need a lifejacket. I am a good swimmer.” I am too. And I used to think the same thing. I thought I didn't need a life jacket unless it was rough water and I could not see land. I was confident I could easily swim to shore in the tiny Arizona lakes. At least I felt that way until I finished an Ironman swim. I competed in a 2.4-mile swim at Tempe Town Lake, finishing with a respectable time. Got to the ramp, put my feet under me to jog the 10 feet to the... Full story
As the warm weather is upon us, we are all thinking about dusting off the boat and going to have some fun on the lake! As most of us do not boat much in the wintertime, we need to ensure that our boats are properly maintained and that we have not forgotten about the safety equipment we must carry. Remember: When you are out on the water help is not necessarily close by! Since we may not have been boating for several months, too many of the skills required are not engrained into our normal... Full story
