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Elk Hunting Tips By : Rick Ross Dedicated hunters consider elk hunting to be one of the most rewarding and unique experiences around. Elk are larger than deer and possess their own mating calls and annual rituals. Elk can be aggressive towards a perceived threat or they can be quite docile. Avid elk hunters often have exciting stories of particular elk hunting trips, from close calls to surprise attacks. The male elk, called a bull, can weigh 700 to 800 pounds; so, their size alone can create excitement in elk hunting. Elk are also intelligent and aware of their surroundings, so elk hunting requires skill and patience to be successful. Why Learn to SCUBA Dive? By : Javier Melendez Have you ever considered taking up SCUBA diving? Perhaps you are thinking about it right now? Or maybe the thought of taking up such a dangerous activity has never crossed your mind? Why would you seriously want to try diving or much more actually learn how to do it? Who can do it? What qualifications do you need? Where can you do it? And what can you actually get out of such an activity? The Things To Keep in Mind Before Buying The Scuba Gears By : Abir Roychowdhuri It is always recommended to have the essential Scuba Gears while you are exploring the world underwater. But before buying the scuba gears the necessity and the functionalities of the scuba gears should always be kept in mind. How Gore-Tex Clothing Keeps You Dry By : Jeremy Biberdorf When looking for waterproof clothing, you will most likely come across clothing made from Gore-Tex fabrics which are waterproof, windproof and breathable. These Gore-Tex fabrics are actually guaranteed to keep you dry, but how does it work? How to Prevent Boat Theft By : Kilby Michael You lock the doors when you leave the house and put your car in the garage at night, but what are you doing to prevent your boat and your marine equipment from being stolen? Many people have the misconception that boating and marine equipment theft is rare, but in fact nearly 30,000 boats are stolen each year in the United States alone. Keith James, President, Jack Rouse Associates on doing Business in the Emerging Markets By : CSD Jack Rouse Associates (JRA) celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Blooloop talked to Keith James, President of JRA about JRA's approach to developing business in the emerging markets and asked him to reflect on JRA's 20 years in the business. DrySuits for Scuba Diving By : Abir Roychowdhuri Maintaining body temperature is one of the biggest problems for the divers. Dry suits give the divers protection from the water to his skin. Dry suits are used to prevent the water entering, maintaining the water pressure and to maintain the temperature. Dry suits are mainly used where the temperature of the water is between –2 deg C to 15 deg C. Spearfishing Forums Are Exciting And Versatile By : Sig Yanosway No one would have thought that there would be spearfishing forums, but indeed there are. They are especially for those who are passionate about the activity. Towable Tubing Tips:How To Get The Most Out Of Your Towables By : Keith Raven Few watersports offer such sheer enjoyment as boat tubing. And the great thing is that it's so easy compared to, say, water skiing. This ease makes it suitable for all age groups and so a great activity for the whole family. Easy as it is, however, you need to take some precautions. Here a some pointers on how you can get the most out of your towable tubing experience. Diving Artificial Reefs By : andyx5 A look at Oriskany an artificial reef a sunken aircraft carrier off the coast of Florida. Mule Deer Hunting Essentials By : David Dukat Learn some great pointers for hunting backcountry mule deer. Cruise and Stay Caribbean Guide Part 2 How to Choose a Cruise By : mortimer33 Cruise and stay holidays in the caribbean are becoming more and more popular. The crystal clear water and beautiful blue skies make the caribbean one of the most beautiful places in the world to take a cruise. Diving in the Rivera Maya and Playa del Carmen By : Sara Moen-10836 The Rivera Maya: Boasting the world’s second largest barrier reef in the world, The Great Maya Reef, second only to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, makes the Rivera Maya a world wide destination for divers, and underwater adventurers. A Taste of Moroccan Way of Life inside the Villas in Morocco By : Gwen Llana This article features a list of do's and don'ts when staying in villas in Morocco. The author discussed details on how tourists may experience the Moroccan lifestyle through their stay. Hunting Missouri with a Local Guide By : Jon Eaton To make your hunting trip even more productive, though, the best way to go is to hire a local Missouri hunting guide to help you find the best locations and the best hunting in the state. Your Missouri hunting guide will be able to take you to some of the best locations for a really quality hunting trip. Missouri hunting guides and outfitters know the land because they live on the land. For the best hunting trip you can have, a guide is your best answer. Backyard Campouts: The Perfect Nighttime Activity For Kids By : Paul Brown With the summer holidays in full swing, and children already getting board, how about a backyard campout? Children will see it as an adventure, and the adults could have great fun as well. With a well planned BBQ, the kids will be talking about it all summer. Rattlesnake Bites By : John L. Matthews We are all aware the rattlesnake bites could be deadly. At the least, they cause serious injuries to humans. Rattlesnakes are usually solitary and docile animals. They would rather turn away than engage possible adversaries. However, like other animals, they strike when cornered, threatened or provoked. Hidden Treasures at the Outdoors Store By : Tony King An outdoor or Army surplus store might be the last place you expect to find bargains or hidden treasures. But believe it or not, there are actually quite a few of both that you can find at most outdoors or even sporting goods stores. Have you ever looked through the hunting or rock climbing section of an outdoors store? If your answer is no, you may be missing out on some really great items that you can use in your everyday life. New eBook reveals snowboarding tips & tricks By : Peter Vandenberg First some history, snowboarding originated in the U.S. in the 1960's. Early boards were very rudimentary in design compared to the models available today. More recent designs reflect the variety of riding styles that have emerged within the sport. A Quick History Guide To The Bowstring And Its Use By : Richard Lubin The string is not always in the center of the bow limbs. Devices to set the center shot do not always work because they assume that everything is square, but many times they are not. The bow string should travel in a line that is parallel to the sight window on any well designed bow. Therefore your arrow on the rest should be parallel to the sight window. Travel can be fun By : Rishi Modi Travel can be fun for any category of people. But it will be all the more exciting if it brings together special groups, especially lesbians. Try Tandem Cycling By : Ken Haggett Article about learning to ride a tandem bicycle LED Flashlights; What Kind of Flashlight is Best for You? By : Ben Anton Do you know which type of flashlight is best for your needs? This article compares flashlight types to better inform consumers. Hot Air Ballooning Ride the Skies From Dawn till Dusk An extreme sport By : andyx5 A look at my first Hot Air Balloon Ride and how i became interested in this exceptional sport. New Technology Keeps Ski Resorts Going Despite Global Warming By : Paul la Vella-757 Global warming has forced ski resorts and the tourist authorities to start thinking of diversifying to maintain visitor numbers. Andorra has invested in snow cannons that keeps the skiiers happy... Seeing Is Believing By : maxine greco Binoculars are ideal for travel, sports events, concerts, and viewing all that nature has to offer. This article describes the different types available and the features they offer. Hunting and Outdoor Gear; Do you know what to look for? By : Ben Anton Do you know what to look for when picking out your camping or outdoor gear? DLK explains what to look for, and what to avoid when picking and choosing hunting, camping or outdoor gear. How a Gap Year in Africa Changed Me By : Alice Baines This article shows how a gap year between school and university can change your life. Travel Tips; A checklist from the Outdoor Experts at DLK By : Ben Anton This is a detailed safety check list for your camping and outdoor adventures of all types. The check list covers all levels of expertise. Intro to Water Skiing By : JB Mills Water skiing is an extreme sport that can provide just as much fun and excitement as it can in terms of frustration. It definitely takes a little while to get used to understanding the ropes. Beginners will have their faces smacked against the water countless times throughout their first days but, once you get the hang of the movements and techniques required to keep afloat, you will find that it is a sport with its own share of fun and challenge. It is an experience that is often packed with high speed. Read on to find out about what exactly it takes to water ski, and how you can get started with it. Intro to Ice Climbing By : JB Mills For those of you who just can’t get enough of the rush of outdoor extreme sports, ice climbing is something that you may want to look into. It is among the most adventurous and physically taxing of the many extreme sports. If you have any experience with rock climbing, you will be at ease a little bit ahead of the game when it comes to getting started with ice climbing. The same basic principles apply, though the equipment is a little different. Most ice climbing sessions are planned out long in advance, and taken as a day-long tour. There are many different possibilities for climbing surfaces – basically, anything frozen and non-horizontal is fair game. Some of the most popular include frozen waterfalls, rock surfaces with frozen water flow, or even icebergs. Some of these are very dangerous, and should only be attempted by the most experienced of ice climbers or professionals. More on Hang Gliding By : JB Mills Like an eclipse, it covered the sun and then gradually glided away. With no second thought, a nearby old village bloke quickly short back, “it’s a sign, it’s a sign, didn’t I tell you, it’s definitely a sign”. That wasn’t a sign. That was an American Pilot, Caril Ridley, conducting a high altitude flight test using a hang glider in India. Since that day, December of 1974, and today, February 2007, the industry has grown tremendously. Some people might like to call it an air sport, but then the people who’ve been there know that it takes more than air to get you up there. However, hang gliding definitely is a recreational and competitive sport at the same time. Intro To Hang Gliding By : JB Mills Human beings have always had a fascination with the ability to fly. While it isn’t something that we are naturally capable of doing, but there has been numerous efforts. One of these is the sport of hang gliding. It is arguably one of the most extreme sports out there. It provides what many say is the ultimate rush. Running off of a cliff and feeling the wind pick up your glider is an experience that many people miss out on, but one that is unmatched by any other feeling. Coon hunting and its various social and economical aspects By : Razvan Jr Apart from being a popular practice all around the North American continent, coon hunting is a much need activity as it helps stop millions of dollars worth of crops from being devastated. But coon hunting has other aspects to it; the most important being that of fur selling and the considerable profits it brings to hunters. Intro To Bungee Jumping By : JB Mills Bungee jumping is definitely not a sport for the faint of heart. If you watch a line of people who are waiting to bungee jump, you would be surprised at how many of them back out at the last moment. Falling from a high place is among the most fearful scenarios for many people. You will feel like you are in space because gravity will not work. However, if you can Stomach your fear and allow yourself to take that first jump, you will discover that it is one of the most adrenaline-filled and extreme activities. Most people, after their first jump, can’t help but come back for more of the sheer rush of adrenalin. Venison Ribs Anyone? By : Marty Prokop Venison Ribs ... Ahh, yes, fresh barbequed venison ribs. They look so good. But looks, in this case, are definitely deceiving! Why? I am glad you asked. Skiing Basics for Beginners - How to Avoid Falling on Your Face on Your First Try By : Sarah Miller Skiing is an exciting pastime that will give you an excuse to travel and meet friends as well as help you keep your body in tip top shape. If you’re considering taking up skiing as your newest hobby, here are a few tips to help you get started. River Safety Tips By : Cecilia Halls Camping is usually done at an official campsite, where the campers usually pay a small fee to use grounds that are preserved especially. How to improve your tennis skill By : Bangkokian As we know that every tennis players are always try to improve their skills. However, there are only few of them are successful. This is because most of tennis player do not have a qualified trainer or someone who has enough experience on tennis to look and observe you during your play. As a result, most of players have to rely on their own judgement about themself what skill should be improved or developed. But the problem is, by doing so, players is not be able to effectively assess themsel 5 Things You Must Know Before You Run A Marathon By : wully-m If you are serious about running a marathon and want to have as enjoyable experience as possible (and it can be great fun) there are certain things you need to know right at the start. In this article I share with you the 5 essentials that you must know before attempting a marathon. Get these right and a marathon is well within your grasp. Personally, I find completing a marathon to be such an exhilerating experience that I usually cry as I run towards the finish. You've got to experience this a LED Flashlights; Let There Be Light By : Ben Anton This article outlines the benefits of and uses of LED lights for camping trips, and outdoor activities. Durability, brightness, safety and other reasons are highlighted in this article. North Carolina Skiing and Snowboarding: Know what to expect! By : Michael Talbert As winter gets into full gear, people from all around the south are tuning up their skis and pulling out their snowboards in anticipation of a weekend ritual of winter fun - going to ski North Carolina. This year promises to be a good one, as Sugar Mountain opened from the top with five trails on November 22nd. And a Happy Thanksgiving weekend it was! Hot AIr Ballooning, the only way to fly By : Peter Gill Who would believe that a simple wicker basket, the whoosh of hot air burners and 200 years of history could leave such a spell on you? Be it floating over the city sky or the lovely patchwork of the wine regions. These majestic aircraft hark back to an unhurried era; yet offer the safest and most memorable sightseeing in today's world. Learn How to Surf in Just 1 Day By : Lori Valesko Believe it or not you really can learn how to surf in just one day. Read this article to find out how. 10-Foot Trampoline: The Best Size for Your Family By : Remy Jirek A 10-foot trampoline might just be the best size for your family... The Different Types of Archery Accessories By : Scott Byers There are many different archery accessories that one can purchase when pursuing the sport of archery. Whether you’re going into archery for competitive reasons, hunting, or just for recreation, this article will discuss the different types of archery accessories that are currently on the market. Choosing the Right Archery Stabilizer By : Scott Byers It’s important to select the right archery stabilizer that will maximize your skill and the energy behind the arrow and also to minimize vibration when shooting. How to Get Started in Archery By : Scott Byers Archery is a great activity that can help you relieve stress and let you enjoy the outdoors. It can even be a form of exercise! There are millions are archers all over the world, and there’s no reason why you can’t join them and enjoy this fine sport. Seasonal Outdoor Activities in Vermont By : Ken Haggett Article about Vermonts changing seasons and how they affect outdoor recreation. Kayaking Facts By : MKichael Colucci Kayaking is the process by which a kayak will be used to move through rivers or lakes. The kayak is a small boat that must be powered by a human. It will have a deck which is covered, and it will also feature a cockpit that is covered as well. Bike Buying Tips By : Blue Sky Cycling Want to buy a bike but don’t know where to begin? Maybe a friend of yours recommends getting a certain bike, while another biking buddy insists that his bike is the best choice for you. Who do you listen to? How about neither? Montana’s Welcome Creek Wilderness Trail: Madcap Adventures for a Spring Training Hike! By : gordonh Madcap Adventures for a Spring Training hike up Montana’s Welcome Creek Wilderness Trail - wild dogs, challenged kids, rain, and fallen timber - a trail mix out of control! White Water Rafting - Not for the Faint of Heart By : Tyler J Stevenson White water rafting is suitable for all age groups as various types of rapids are available for different tastes and experience. Almost anyone with a reasonable health can go for white water rafting Spiti – The Hidden Valley Part I By : Harish Kohli For almost a year, now, we had been planning to visit Spiti; the hidden valley on the northern side of the main Himalayan range. Spiti is home to around 10,000 people who share with their Tibetan neighbours a common ethnicity, language and culture. The Culture That Inspired Picasso By : Harish Kohli Walking in Peru’s highlands alone without a passport or money can be a forbidden adventure, itself. And if you know little or no Spanish, well then the situation spells doom. But such is the bond of trekking that when things begin to fall apart, the backpackers’ begin to bind together. A preview of May's UK Horse Racing By : Malcolm Heyhoe A preview of the upcoming UK horse racing action for May and a sneek-peek at the horses to keep an eye out for. Having Fun With Trampolines By : Susan Chiang Trampolining has become a popular sport among children, as they never seem to lose their enthusiasm for trampolining. Safety Measures For Rollerblading By : Susan Chiang Rollerblading is a wonderful sport and great exercise to keep you physically fit. People from all walks of life enjoy rollerblading simply because it is easy and fun. Wakeboarding Information - A Glimpse To A New Dimension In Sports By : Cinneide Feel the adrenaline rush as you learn and master the basic, intermediate, and more advanced tricks. Follow These Wakeboarding Tips For An Easy Ride By : Cinneide The following are some wakeboarding tips to make your riding a whole lot easier. Keep them in mind and you won't get a hard time as a newbie wakeboard rider. Fresh Water Fishing: The Basics You Need To Know By : Cinneide While some find it to be a distant relation to other types of fishing, it is still one of the best ways to spend your time.