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Product Review: National Geographic TOPO!National Geographic has teamed up with the United States Geological Survey system to bring some great map products in the form of software, I get to peruse my home state of Minnesota and find all the features of this great product. -
Backpacking, Sea Kayaking and Kayak Fishing: How to Triangulate Your PositionTo triangulate your position when backpacking, hiking, sea kayaking, ocean kayaking or kayak fishing, use a handbearing compass, the kind with a mirror.
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Lost Hikers Epidemic: What's with All These Missing Hikers Lately?Seems like every day, there's another news report of a missing hiker or "lost hiker." Most people would be terrified to be alone in a room with a snake, but frankly seems that's a lot safer than hiking, what with all the missing hikers lately.
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Search Result S= Bing, GoogleSome rather strange search results come from search engines. Here is simple test and results.
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GPS User Errors and How to Avoid Them: The Dreaded Data Input ErrorThe most consistent source of gps error is the user. The errors usually result from incorrectly reading latitude and longitude coordinates from a chart or map. -
Garmin GPSMAP 60CSX : Why This GPS is the BestThe pros and cons of the Garmin GPSMAP 60CSX. A detailed review of what this gps can do.
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5 Valuable Hunting TipsHere are 5 valuable hunting tips to help tilt the scale in your favor this season.
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Kamilonui Trail: Where No Man Has Gone Before?Curious about out-of-the-way hikes? Read on. -
Backcountry Mountain Bike Trips in the Sonoran DesertExploring Native American and other cultural history sites by mountain bike in the Sonoran Desert of Southwestern Arizona. -
Bushnell ONIX200CR Handheld GPS ReviewBushnell has broken into the handheld GPS unit market and has a solid offering in the ONIX200CR. -
Using Your GPSIn welcoming the Holiday season with gift giving as a major part of the fun, here are some things to consider. Some new ideas and technologies are listed here. Continue reading for a true and entertaining story with a warning for travelers.
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Motorcycle Touring: The Highway of LegendsRiding from Comanche National Grassland to Trinidad, Colorado is cold this morning. I am still in the prairies of the middle western US and I am hoping for a change of scenery soon.
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From the Great Beyond: 10 Minute SkitEgyptian excavation.
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Hunting in Tough Terrain, Part 2, Shooting Uphill and DownThis article describes some of the basics of shooting in steep terrain how it is possible to shoot over your target. -
Haleakala Sea to Summit: Day 2Part 2 of the story of climbing from sea level to the summit of 10,000-foot high Haleakala on Maui in Hawaii. -
Bow Hunting Deer in the River BottomsStreams and Rivers are pathways to hunting deer without being detected by game. The use of these methods could put an extra deer in your freezer this fall. -
Green Gardening: Water Collecting with Rain BarrelsWater costs are rising; water supplies are dwindling. Green gardeners can relish in the fact that with relative ease they can harvest their own water and use their sprinklers guilt free. For more info read on......... -
Topographical Maps: Technology InsightLet us get introduced to the technology terms that form the foundation of gathering relevant information for creation of maps
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The Best Hand Held GPS SystemsBest hand held GPS systems
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Seattle: A Mecca for Trail RunnersThe Seattle area is home to several large city and state parks that boast miles of trails perfectly suited for running. Trails are also found in the outlying national forests. These trails are excellent for both quick jogs and long distance runs. -
Best IPhone / IPad Apps for BoatersIf you are a boater with a smartphone, you may have navigation apps or apps for keeping track of your fuel consumption. There's many apps available for those who enjoy the water; sailors, power boaters, racers, fishermen, even surfers.
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Product Review: Magellan Triton 400The new line of Magellan GPS units called Triton is out and I get to review two of them starting with the Triton 400, a great and easy to use handheld GPS unit with plenty of nice features in a basic unit. -
Want to Be a Hike Reporter?a site called localhikes.com has put out the call for folks to hike and write about it.
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Arizona Hiking Guide: WinterThe ultimate Arizona hiking guide for those who love winter hiking. -
Top 3 Handheld GPS SystemsThis article reviews my top 3 handheld GPS systems, what makes them good, where to get them, and price.
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Day Hiking Safety: The Ten EssentialsThe Sierra Club recommends that, in the interest of safety, all day hikers carry in their packs ten essential items. -
Top iPhone Apps for Fishing TripsTackle these top iPhone fishing apps to help catch the largest fish in the lake! From fishing knots to fly casting instructions, these apps offer a load of fishing knowledge, delivered straight to your iOS device!
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Get to Know the History of Beautiful Helena, MontanaHelena is a beautiful gem of a city located in the scenic state of Montana. Helena has evolved into a tourist destination due to the both the beautiful natural attractions and its rich western heritage.
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Genealogy- Find Your AncestorsSearching courthouse documents for information on your family name: What documents will hold the key to your search and how difficult are they to obtain? -
Top 6 Gifts for Geocache FanaticsGeocachers are a combination of Indiana Jones, Amelia Earhart, and John Glenn, all rolled into one. Adventure, discovery and exploration are the heart of geocaching, with science and nature thrown in for good measure. Top Gifts for the Geocache Fanatic. -
Magellan eXplorist 500LE Handheld GPS Unit ReviewThe Magellan 500LE is a fantastic handheld GPS unit for the serious hiker, fisherman or hunter as well as a great easy to use unit for cars or boats. -
Magellan EXplorist Handheld GPS ReviewReview of the Magellan eXplorist Global Positioning System Handheld Unit -
Garmin ETrex Legend Cx ReviewThe Garmin eTrex Legend Cx is a pretty good and easy to use handheld GPS unit. -
Puerto Viejo: A Resident's Guide to the Best Hotels, Food and MorePuerto Viejo is small, but it's an international destination. If you know where and where not to go, you will have a successful vacation in paradise.
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Where to Sea Kayak in NewfoundlandA tree-shorn land, low basins, soaring summits, abandoned fishing villages. Here was the greater mystery Rockwell Kent wrote about when he made his famous trips to Greenland.
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Product Review: Delorme Earthmate PN-20 GPS ReceiverThe Delorme Earthmate PN-20 GPS receiver is a hand-held design that shows a variety of detailed maps and aerial images. You can find this low-cost unit for an average price between $350 and $380.
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Consumer GPS Navigation DevicesArticle lists the leading models of a few companies providing consumer GPS navigation devices.
