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Are You in Search of New Sporting Equipment for Your Latest Outdoor Interest?
Caution! Moose ahead! As the group of Louisiana gymnasts tried cross country skiing for the very first time they nearly missed out on a moose siting. The 15 girls and two of their coaches were so focused on mastering this foreign skill that most were looking no further than the tips of their newly fitted…
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Experience the Wonder of America’s Best National Parks
In August 1916, President Woodrow Wilson established the National Parks Service. Although the United States had enjoyed national parklands since the Yellowstone Act of 1897 established parts of Wyoming and Montana as protected national property, the Organic Act of 1916 established rules that have protected the American wilds ever since. Because of these early actions, the…
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Install a Great New Dock to Enjoy Your Boat All Summer
Last summer, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) announced that the annual economic value of the U.S. recreational boating industry is more than $121 billion. From 2011 to 2012, powerboat sales increased 10% to 157,300 and new sailboat sales grew by nearly 30% to 5,945. If you are thinking about buying a boat or just…
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Looking for Amazing Colors? Three National Parks to Check Out in the Fall
Did you know that, in the National Parks USA system, there are a total of 401 sites that account for more than 84 million acres of land? National Parks are usually open to visitors and have sites for camping and recreation. The intent of the parks is to conserve important national environments and educate visitors.…
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Four of the Best State and National Parks in the USA
Did you know that, according to the National Park Service, there are nearly 400 national parks in America? In 1906, Theodore Roosevelt signed into law the Antiquities Act that allows the federal government to designate areas around the country as national landmarks and historical sites. Because of this the National Park System has grown by…