You struggle to gain traction, the world as you know it gets smaller and smaller, and there is nowhere to go but up. Hiking is an exhilarating experience that novices and aces alike have found supreme satisfaction in conquering. You…
How To Have The Best Summer Sleepovers For Your Kids
School is out, and summer is here; which means for months your kids are going to be asking for activities to entertain themselves. When all of the water balloons are popped and family vacation is over, next on the list…
These Free Summer Activities Teach Kids To Pay It Forward
The kids’ summer vacation may be going by all too quickly for them, but it is sometimes hard for parents to keep up a string of activities to entertain them. You may have already taken a family vacation or are…
Thermocline Can Be A Cool Place To Catch Big Fish In The Heat Of Summer
By Brent Frazee When the heat of summer arrives, Steve Street has a good idea of where the fish are going to be in clear-water reservoirs of the Ozarks. Not only does he rely on the electronics in his boat,…
Summer Crappie; Beat the Heat by Going Deep
Richard Hines I got a call from a friend, “let’s go crappie fishing.” I am always ready to fish, but it was July and pushing 95 degrees during the day. Not what I consider perfect crappie weather, but regardless of…
Will Cruise Customers Say “No Thanks” to the “New Normal”?
Sailing off to the open seas on a relaxing cruise used to be a bucket list achievement for many travelers. From live musical entertainment and all-you-can eat buffets, to days spent lounging by the pool or unwinding at the spa…
Under Construction: The Stages of Spring and Summer Whitetail Antler Growth
By Josh Boyd The rapid growth of whitetail antlers during the spring and summer of every year is nothing short of amazing. In fact, antlers are one of the fastest growing forms of tissue known to man, increasing as much…
Checking the Simple Stuff for Common Outboard Problems
By Mark Fike I have two boats. One is a very simple Jon boat with a nice, but older, Tohatsu motor on it. The other is a center console that is over 20 years old. Like any boat owner, I…
Taking A Family Trip To The Zoo This Summer? Well These People Think You’re The Worst Parent Ever
It’s summer, the kids are home, and — let’s be honest — they’re driving us crazy. You’ve promised them if they stop whining, fighting, and breaking everything in the house that you’ll find something fun to do this weekend. A…
Bluebirds—A Family Entertainment and Education Opportunity
By Mark Fike I run a youth outdoor club and each year we partner with a local building supply chain and receive donated supplies for the youth to build bluebird boxes. The activity teaches the kids how to use tools,…